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

The powerful finale, witnessed by Tel Avivans and tourists drinking iced soy lattes at an outdoor café, serves as a powerful empathy generator for some, although not all. —Alissa Simon, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025

For a taste of the holidays for a fraction of the price—not to mention the convenience of your own fridge—these craft Peppermint Mocha draft lattes from La Colombe are made with cool peppermint, comforting chocolate, and fresh milk. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025

The last month of fall is bringing a lot of clarity to our lives — so grab one more pumpkin spice latte for the road and get reflective. —Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 20 Nov. 2025

The shop will offer some seasonal offerings in addition to the typical lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos. —Kansas City Star, 18 Nov. 2025

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