espresso

noun

espres·​so e-ˈspre-(ˌ)sō 

variants or less commonly expresso

ik-ˈspre-(ˌ)sō 

plural espressos also expressos

1

: coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground usually darkly roasted coffee beans

2

: a cup of espresso

Examples of espresso in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nespresso Vertuo Plus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Maker by De'Longhi There's simply no better way to level up Dad's morning brew than with this luxe coffee and espresso maker. —Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2024

Sabrina Carpenter is as sweet as espresso ice cream! —Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024

Oakville shoppers are partial to hard cheeses like Gouda, Barely Buzzed, a cheddar rubbed with lavender and espresso, or Prairie Breeze, an aged cheese that tastes like a blend of Parmesan and white cheddar. —Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024

The drink list includes a couple of lattes, cold brew, espresso, flat white and cappuccino. —Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 1 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian (caffè) espresso, probably literally, coffee made on the spot at the customer's request

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Kids Definition

espresso

noun

espres·​so e-ˈspres-ō 

variants also expresso

ik-ˈspres-ō 

plural espressos

: coffee brewed by forcing steam or hot water through finely ground darkly roasted coffee beans