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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However, locals don’t usually spend their free time where the tourists sit with cappuccinos. Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025 Blue Bottle, cappuccino with oat milk. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 With 18 preset settings—everything from lattes to cappuccinos—the award-winning De’Longhi Rivelia is a must for anyone who likes to shake up their coffee routine. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Small and simple, the Magnifica is an automatic machine that can brew seven drinks, including espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, macchiatos, and iced coffee. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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