espresso

noun
UK: /eˈspres.əʊ/
US: /eˈspres.oʊ/

  1. A strong black coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans.

    1. I ordered an espresso.
    2. She prefers an espresso after dinner because of its rich flavor.

  2. A drink made with espresso coffee.

    1. He asked for a double espresso.
    2. The cafe offers a variety of espresso-based drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos.

Synonyms

coffee
espresso verb

  1. To prepare a coffee as espresso.

    1. I will espresso this coffee.
    2. He used his new machine to espresso several shots for his guests after the meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "espresso" in English means: A strong black coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans., A drink made with espresso coffee..

The phonetic transcription of "espresso" is /eˈspres.əʊ/ in British English and /eˈspres.oʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "espresso": coffee.

Example usage of "espresso": "I ordered an espresso.". More examples on the page.