espresso
noun
espres·so e-ˈspre-(ˌ)sō 
variants or less commonly expresso
ik-ˈspre-(ˌ)sō
plural espressos
1
: coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground darkly roasted coffee beans
2
: a cup of espresso
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web One drink that Discourse offers in the fall is the Clyde: mango, tamarind, chai concentrate, oat milk, nutmeg and optional espresso. 
Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 JoJo's Brady Brunch shake, an Oreo espresso shake topped with a waffle, French toast stick, and bacon, is also on the brunch menu. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2022 The town's tiny piazza is an ideal spot for lunch and/or a quick espresso. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Founder Christopher LeMark soft opened the cafe in its own space last month, but in fact there is coffee, including espresso made with a machine donated by the historic Italian manufacturer Rancilio, all with a goal to normalize therapy. Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Perfect for coffee aficionados, this set includes Uganda beans by Canyon, dark-chocolate espresso beans, and a triple-insulated Corkcicle mug. Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 The double espresso shot in between classes is less than $1.50 while your lunch sandwich (with a choice of sides) is less than $6. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 The Café Budapest will feature tortes, pastry, strudel and espresso coffee. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2022 Made with velvety oat milk and Starbucks blonde espresso, the Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato is the brand's first non-dairy fall beverage. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 See More
Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 JoJo's Brady Brunch shake, an Oreo espresso shake topped with a waffle, French toast stick, and bacon, is also on the brunch menu. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2022 The town's tiny piazza is an ideal spot for lunch and/or a quick espresso. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Founder Christopher LeMark soft opened the cafe in its own space last month, but in fact there is coffee, including espresso made with a machine donated by the historic Italian manufacturer Rancilio, all with a goal to normalize therapy. Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Perfect for coffee aficionados, this set includes Uganda beans by Canyon, dark-chocolate espresso beans, and a triple-insulated Corkcicle mug. Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 The double espresso shot in between classes is less than $1.50 while your lunch sandwich (with a choice of sides) is less than $6. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 The Café Budapest will feature tortes, pastry, strudel and espresso coffee. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2022 Made with velvety oat milk and Starbucks blonde espresso, the Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato is the brand's first non-dairy fall beverage. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Italian (caffè) espresso, probably literally, coffee made on the spot at the customer's request
First Known Use
1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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