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

Your daily latte habit is not keeping you from becoming a 401(k) millionaire. — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026

Cool off with 8 unique tea lattes that take you around the world, a guide by Melody Xu. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Now guests there for a midday latte, croque monsieur or a Sancerre wine can check out separately and quicker. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Most people who gravitate toward pumpkin products adore it regardless, but caution you to expect more pie spices than a true pumpkin spice latte. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing latte

• caffe latte
• chai latte

Rhymes for latte

• ay
• bay
• bey
• brae
• cay
• chez
• dey
• dray
• fay
• fey
• flay
• fray