How to Use espresso in a Sentence

espresso

noun
  • Add the ice cream, milk and espresso into a blender and puree.
    ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The café boasted the city’s first espresso machine and catered to the beatnik scene.
    oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The robot had made an iced coffee with espresso and placed it on the counter for me.
    Stephen Pastis, Fortune, 22 June 2023
  • Will parmesan espresso martinis be the drink of the spring?
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2023
  • There will also be a stand-alone ice cream shop and an espresso bar.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The team then tested whether grinding the beans with water changed the way espresso is brewed.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Dec. 2023
  • To set the scene, Eddie Hudson, a bartender, would blast the steam valves on the two espresso machines and dim the lights.
    Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
  • There’s also an espresso counter, a mini wine shop and a cigar room.
    Jevensen, oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Cap it off with a strong espresso, known locally as a short black.
    Lauren Quaintance, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2024
  • One of the best things to pick up during Amazon’s Prime Day event this week is a new espresso machine.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2023
  • This is a good, solid espresso machine for the budding home barista.
    WIRED, 29 Sep. 2023
  • There are ice cream shops to visit and espresso martinis to sip.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2023
  • And sales of home espresso machines are soaring as a result.
    Tim Chan, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The cosmopolitan hub of Italy's north is awakening with a shot of espresso.
    Kerry Olsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2023
  • These cans are new from Lavazza, the Italian brand that has been making espresso for more than 125 years.
    Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2023
  • The concoction, which starts with a base of blonde espresso, is shaken with hazelnut syrup and topped with oat milk.
    Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Staff is also on duty to serve espresso and tea drinks, made to order.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Stereo plays vinyl records and has espresso martinis and Moscow Mules on tap.
    Noele Illien, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The new study shows how moisture in espresso beans affects static charge builds up and how it can be altered.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Where to stay: Catching an eclipse from a lounge sofa on a rooftop with an espresso martini in hand?
    Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Meanwhile, in the realm of espresso, Thread Coffee Roasters is getting ready to debut a new space of its own.
    Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The main difference between coffee and espresso is in the brewing process.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2023
  • Adding a touch of instant espresso to the cookie dough ensures each bite tastes extra rich.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
  • This smart machine can brew 5- and 8-ounce cups of coffee, as well as a single or double shot of espresso.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 2 Sep. 2023
  • It can be sipped straight over ice or in cocktails such as an espresso martini.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 24 July 2023
  • Start with a caffeine-rich base of brewed, espresso or instant coffee.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The single vanity is the color of espresso and topped with marbled quartz.
    John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
  • Plus, a dash of espresso in the decadent chocolate base gives each slice a depth of flavor that'll make everyone swear these came from the fudge shop down the street.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2023
  • There's no such thing as too many loafers right now, especially this espresso take that will give you a break from your go-to black shoes.
    Porter Simmons, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • This recipe calls for bourbon and espresso for an extra decadent dessert.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023

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