latte

noun

lat·​te ˈlä-(ˌ)tā How to pronounce latte (audio)
plural lattes
: espresso mixed with hot or steamed milk : caffe latte
You can't go wrong with a classic latte. Espresso topped with foamy milk—heaven in a cup.The Daily Meal
If you don't know the difference between a latte and a cappuccino, ask! (Cappuccinos have more foam and less steamed milk than a latte, if you were gonna ask.)Tim Mulkerin
also : a similar drink made with an ingredient (such as rooibos or chai) other than espresso
Walk into a coffee shop or peruse Instagram and you're sure to have seen a matcha latte. Alysha Witwicki
We each stocked up on some loose leaf tea and ordered some drinks—a vanilla rooibos latte with coconut milk and kombucha on tap. Allison Fong

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Strava has also benefited from Gen Z’s move toward healthier lifestyles since the pandemic that may explain Starbucks’ foray into protein lattes and the slow death of boozy nightclubs. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025 Order a classic espresso drink, latte, or specialty brew and pair it with a breakfast sandwich or pastry. Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 Cinnamon spice is often used in autumn and winter favorites, such as pumpkin lattes, mulled wine and swirl buns. News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Beyond matcha, use it to craft deliciously smooth lattes or protein shakes. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for latte

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of latte was in 1985

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“Latte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latte. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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