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

Espresso, caffè macchiato, cappuccino…and perhaps a Caffè Shakerato in the peak heat of summer. — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Order a cappuccino or one of the specialty drinks and a pastry, settle into the relaxed atmosphere, and let the day’s itinerary reveal itself slowly. — John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Coffee options range from classic styles such as mocha, cappuccino and French press to Thai, Persian, Turkish and more. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026

Consider this your dream frozen cappuccino drink in dessert form. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

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