latte

noun

lat·​te ˈlä-(ˌ)tā 

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

Examples of latte in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, a golden milk latte may still offer some anti-inflammatory benefits and is a good alternative to sugary coffee drinks. — Caitlin Beale, Health, 29 June 2026

The Midnight Summer latte ($9) is Middle Eastern floral-flavored and topped with a flower garnish. — Jenna Thompson june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

The special offer that day was an ube latte. — Eva Flowe june 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026

Not every airline provides sanitary wipes, but for less than the cost of your latte, this pack of wipes helps you be prepared for any messy situation. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing latte

• caffe latte
• chai latte

Rhymes for latte

• ay
• bay
• bey
• brae
• cay
• chez
• dey
• dray
• fay
• fey
• flay
• fray