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 Amaretto : an almond-flavored liqueur

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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 Adding amaretto, rum, Kahlúa, Cointreau, or bourbon will elevate your brownies from a dessert just for kids to a cocktail party treat. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 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 Like almost every idea expressed in the film, it’s stated casually, with the nonchalance that naturally accompanies cailles aux raisins and Amaretto. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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