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 Amaretto : an almond-flavored liqueur

Examples of amaretto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite its name, anyone can – and will – enjoy this refreshing cocktail, with an ingredient list that includes orange juice, gin, whiskey, and amaretto. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

Bar manager Chad Matsen, formerly of March and Better Luck Tomorrow, built the menu around Campari, Cynar, amaretto, and the full Italian bitter-and-sparkling canon, but with enough warmth and flexibility that no one feels locked out. — Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026

For a variation, add either almond extract or amaretto liqueur to the cherries and stir, just before placing the mix into the jar(s). — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026

Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026

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