Definition of espresso
espressos
1 : coffee brewed by forcing steam or hot water through finely ground darkly roasted coffee beans
2 : a cup of espresso
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Recent Examples of espresso from the Web
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Known for his deft use of color, Hart’s lineup included a mint suit over a riotous banana-print shirt, a pink guayabera worn with cantaloupe trousers, and an espresso-hued tuxedo that would be a good bet for the upcoming Emmy Awards red carpet.
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If all this seems overwhelming, take a deep breath of espresso-scented air.
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Joe—this four-shot-espresso-drinking, fluent-Spanish-speaking, 36-year-old redhead—is the one who ended that slump.
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From 2 to 5 p.m., customers can get a complimentary second iced espresso drink of equal or lesser value.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
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There’s an espresso bar, streetside patio seating and a gift shop.
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Choose from a variety of dry-air diffusion capsules—seaside, espresso, even croissant.
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June flavors include creamsicle, summer fizz, espresso caramel and strawberry basil.
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Origin and Etymology of espresso
Italian (caffè) espresso, probably literally, coffee made on the spot at the customer's request
ESPRESSO Defined for English Language Learners
espresso
playDefinition of espresso for English Language Learners
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: strong coffee that is made by forcing steam through finely ground roasted coffee beans
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