latte

noun

lat·te ˈlä-(ˌ)tā

plural lattes

: espresso mixed with hot or steamed milk : caffe latte

You can't go wrong with a classic latte. Espresso topped with foamy milk—heaven in a cup.—

The Daily Meal

If you don't know the difference between a latte and a cappuccino, ask! (Cappuccinos have more foam and less steamed milk than a latte, if you were gonna ask.)—

Tim Mulkerin

also : a similar drink made with an ingredient (such as rooibos or chai) other than espresso

Walk into a coffee shop or peruse Instagram and you're sure to have seen a matcha latte. —

Alysha Witwicki

We each stocked up on some loose leaf tea and ordered some drinks—a vanilla rooibos latte with coconut milk and kombucha on tap. —

Allison Fong

Examples of latte in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sacramento coffee shop closes after second anniversary Drip Espresso opened in 2022 at 1004 24th St. The coffeehouse was known for its spiced lattes and the Melanated Mocha, an espresso brewed into chocolate topped with cayenne pepper. —

Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024 Copper Cow Coffee Vanilla Latte There’s nothing more satisfying than sipping on a latte that’s been made out of real vanilla beans. —

Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024 Undercurrent Coffee This full-service coffee and espresso bar will fuel your travels throughout the hall with cold brew selections, lattes, cappuccinos and teas. —

Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024 This one is noticeably smooth and froths exceptionally well with milk for a hot or cold latte that feels barista-level without leaving home. —

Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2024 Read on below: Make a London Fog tea latte and bring the coffee shop favorite home How to make the angel food cake of your dreams Bacon vinaigrette works wonders in this asparagus and white bean salad Want more recipes and tips? —

Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024 The Florida native and latte enthusiast moved to Los Angeles. —

Bryan West, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024 Winsome and delicate with an intense perfume, pistachio is popping up all over the place, adding its pale green charm to cream puffs and croissants, lattes and cocktails. —

Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024 It can be used to top any beverage, but the chain recommends adding it as a customization to their iced chai tea latte. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024

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