espresso
noun
espres·so
e-ˈspre-(ˌ)sō 
variants
or less commonly expresso
plural espressos also expressos
1
: coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground usually darkly roasted coffee beans
2
: a cup of espresso
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Send any news, comments, Whac-A-Mole: AI edition, and me espresso to talk@qz.com.
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Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 8 May 2024
The two recently launched an espresso martini collab between their respective brands, Chamberlain Coffee and Jenner's 818 Tequila.
—Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
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Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 8 May 2024
The two recently launched an espresso martini collab between their respective brands, Chamberlain Coffee and Jenner's 818 Tequila.
—Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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espresso
noun
espres·so
e-ˈspres-ō
variants
also expresso
plural espressos
: coffee brewed by forcing steam or hot water through finely ground darkly roasted coffee beans
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