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

At the same time, the cost of his double-shot tall nonfat lattes and double-shot tall nonfat cappuccinos kept climbing. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025

Four pros show us why this palette—like a cappuccino from your favorite coffee shop—is an invitation to slow your scroll and savor the coziness. —Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025

The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 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

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