cappuccino

noun

cap·​puc·​ci·​no ˌka-pə-ˈchē-(ˌ)nō 

ˌkä-pü-

: espresso coffee topped with frothed hot milk or cream and often flavored with cinnamon

Examples of cappuccino in a Sentence

We stopped for dessert and cappuccinos.

Recent Examples on the Web

Topped with silky mocha mousse and a light cappuccino cream, the cake is finished with a chocolate drizzle and white chocolate curls, creating a visually striking presentation. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025

The top layer of the cake is a lighter, silkier cappuccino mousse with a chocolate drizzle and white chocolate curls. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025

Lavazza will also be serving up caffeinated classics like cappuccinos, iced Americanos and iced lattes, as well as the fan-favorite espresso martini. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Oat milk is naturally lactose-free, vegan-friendly, and delicious in lattes, cappuccinos, smoothies, and more. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, Capuchin; from the likeness of its color to that of a Capuchin's habit

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cappuccino

• argentino
• campesino
• diamino
• filipino
• maraschino
• palomino
• pilipino
• amino
• carlino
• casino
• imino
• ladino