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

Cumulus Apparently 75% of Starbucks orders are not cappuccinos, lattes, or red-eyes, but for some kind of cold drink. —Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025

The drink menu includes all the classics—cold brew, lattes, cappuccinos, matcha, and even hot chocolate. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025

Order a latte or cappuccino and pair it with a housemade jalapeno cheddar bagel with cream cheese or a bacon and egg sandwich on fresh focaccia. —Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025

Iced lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, seasonal drinks or maybe a shot of espresso — these are some of my go-to orders at coffee shops across Charlotte. —Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 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