amaretto

noun

am·​a·​ret·​to ˌa-mə-ˈre-(ˌ)tō 

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1

amaretti ˌa-mə-ˈre-(ˌ)tē 

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plural : macaroons made with bitter almonds

2

often capitalized : an almond-flavored liqueur

Examples of amaretto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Similarly, the drinks feature authentic flavors of the region, with signature cocktails showcasing ingredients such as fresh Sóller oranges and Italian amaretto. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025

This is an intoxicating combo of Italian amaretto and almond. —Bea McMonagle, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Not to miss are its gourmand options, including the white chocolate and sea salt margarita, the cherry amaretto sour and the gingerbread old fashioned. Where to Stay Hotel Longemalle Pl. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Twists On Tradition Throughout the bushwacker’s history, different places have put their own spin on the ingredient list, but the drink usually contains some combo of rum, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, amaretto and coconut cream, thickened with milk, half-and-half or ice cream. —Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, diminutive of amaro bitter, from Latin amarus

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for amaretto

• allegretto
• lazaretto
• ghetto
• seto
• hereto
• libretto
• magneto
• palmetto
• stiletto
• whereto