amaretto

noun

am·​a·​ret·​to ˌa-mə-ˈre-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce amaretto (audio)
ˌä-
1
amaretti ˌa-mə-ˈre-(ˌ)tē How to pronounce amaretto (audio)
ˌä-
plural : macaroons made with bitter almonds
2
often capitalized : an almond-flavored liqueur

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Pisco Venom At Refinery 714 in Fort Worth, Texas, this cocktail is a fresh take on Pisco, complemented with a rich almond flavor from the amaretto, which adds depth and rounds out this balanced Halloween cocktail. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 Maraschino is a fruity beer brewed with cherries (obviously) with a hint of amaretto. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2024 Flavorings: Swap the vanilla extract with almond extract, or add a splash of bourbon, rum, or amaretto for additional flavor. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 June 2024 My fellow baddies who brunch will love the effervescent Bellini Spritz, made with all-natural peach, guava, passion fruit and strawberry, or the Tropical Mai Tai, made with fresh pineapple, Key lime, and amaretto. Chala June, Bon Appétit, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amaretto 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, diminutive of amaro bitter, from Latin amarus

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of amaretto was in 1873

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“Amaretto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amaretto. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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