macchiato

noun

mac·​chi·​a·​to ˌmä-kē-ˈä-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce macchiato (audio)
: espresso topped with a thin layer of foamed milk

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Superautomatic machines can make espressos, macchiatos, Americanos, and more specialty drinks with the touch of a button. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025 Consumers who prefer a caramel macchiato from Starbucks for their caffeine hit will likely see a more muted impact on their wallets. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 July 2025 Dark SUVs splash by on a nearby avenue, heading for macchiatos or some other post-Colonial suburban pursuit. Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2025 Today’s star is three inches long, weighs about as much as a cufflink, and costs less than your morning macchiato. Nik Miles, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for macchiato

Word History

Etymology

Italian, short for caffè macchiato literally, coffee with a spot (of milk)

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of macchiato was in 1980

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“Macchiato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macchiato. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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