cappuccino

noun cap·puc·ci·no \ ˌka-pə-ˈchē-(ˌ)nō , ˌkä-pü- \

Definition of cappuccino

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

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Examples of cappuccino in a Sentence

We stopped for dessert and cappuccinos.

Recent Examples of cappuccino from the Web

A condensed version Uptown focuses on the coffee side of the business for a frothy cappuccino fix during the work day.

— katie toussaint, charlotteobserver, "Looking for a caffeine fix? Here are 8 Charlotte coffee shops you need to try," 16 Aug. 2017
The 11-year-old chocolate chip-cappuccino ice cream aficionado was one of dozens of children who learned how to make the treat with liquid nitrogen Sunday at Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.

— aric chokey, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Kids get a taste of chemistry, literally, at Museum of Discovery and Science," 13 Aug. 2017
Choose a cappuccino and that foam will be lighter, frothier.

— joe ray, WIRED, "Review: Breville Oracle Touch," 28 July 2017
To cool down and get your afternoon caffeine fix, pop into NYC favorite Sant Ambroues for a refreshing cup of gelato, light salad or fish dish and a cappuccino.

— natasha huang smith, Harper's BAZAAR, "Your 2017 Hamptons Summer Guide," 14 July 2017
Covered in glaze and filled with cappuccino gelato.

— kenya foy, SI.com, "Donut sandwiches are a thing, and here are 10 you must try right now," 4 July 2017
Basic: Vanilla latte Reinvented: Succotash’s cotton candy cappuccino, with fluffy cotton candy spoon 2601 Holmes St. succotashkc.com Basic: Chicken and waffles Reinvented: Port Fonda’s fried chicken & churros 4141 Pennsylvania Ave.

— kara lewis, kansascity.com, "These 5 Kansas City brunches go beyond scrambled eggs," 3 July 2017
Dunkin' Donuts and McDonald's don't have that kind of pricing ability because selling lattes and cappuccinos cannot change how consumers perceive their brands.

— daniel b. kline, USA TODAY, "When it comes to chains selling coffee, price isn't everything," 27 June 2017
The creamy, cold, custard-like dish was unforgettable and paired incredibly well with the warm cappuccinos still on our table.

— jared boyd, AL.com, "Alabama's Best Steakhouses: Nick's Ristorante in Huntsville," 25 June 2017

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