How to Use Americano in a Sentence

Americano

noun
  • Our testers found the machine's coffee to taste like an Americano, with a flavor that is both rich and bold.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • Andy Chan, 38, emerges from the nearby subway station and picks up his usual Americano en route to the office.
    Elaine Yu, CNBC, 14 June 2025
  • A touch of Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine, is added to the rest of the ingredients to lend body and balance out a little bit of the kick from the chilis.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • Having a machine that can dispense a perfect Americano with just one touch is kind of a game changer.
    Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Coffee with a side of defiance Some Mexican cafés are changing the name of the Americano.
    Jade Walker, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The El Grande Americano gimmick has its fair share of detractors, and rightfully so.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • To make an Americano Highball, to a highball glass filled partially with ice, add equal parts sweet vermouth and Campari (try 1 ounce each).
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
  • There's just something about pressing one button for the perfect Americano that just really cast its spell on her.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2023
  • In this scene Seok-ryu’s mother technically asks for an iced Americano.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Apple cider vinegar gained the top spot in influencer fridges and the thought of shoving a pat of butter into your Americano suddenly seemed ludicrous.
    Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The Oracle also has a hot water spout and an Americano button to automatically dispense water into your espresso shot after it’s done brewing.
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 24 June 2024

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