cappuccino

noun

cap·​puc·​ci·​no ˌka-pə-ˈchē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce cappuccino (audio)
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.
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For example, a small cappuccino from Dunkin Donuts contains 118 milligrams of caffeine, while a large contains 252 milligrams. Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 June 2025 But for a someone like me who would love a cappuccino first thing in the morning but can't corral my cognitive abilities to make said beverage, automatic mode is more than capable enough of creating perfect milk and froth. Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Additional food items to celebrate her big day also included a cappuccino with a 2025 graduation cap design incorporated into the foam. Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 May 2025 Grab a morning cappuccino at the Wild Bean, then check out Edith’s Store for local pantry staples like ramp salt and sorghum syrup. West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cappuccino

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of cappuccino was in 1893

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“Cappuccino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cappuccino. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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