latte
noun
lat·te ˈlä-(ˌ)tā 
plural lattes
: espresso mixed with hot or steamed milk : caffe latte
You can't go wrong with a classic latte. Espresso topped with foamy milk—heaven in a cup. 
The Daily Meal
The Daily MealIf you don't know the difference between a latte and a cappuccino, ask! (Cappuccinos have more foam and less steamed milk than a latte, if you were gonna ask.) Tim Mulkerin
Tim Mulkerin also : a similar drink made with an ingredient (such as rooibos or chai) other than espresso
Walk into a coffee shop or peruse Instagram and you're sure to have seen a matcha latte. Alysha Witwicki
Alysha Witwicki We each stocked up on some loose leaf tea and ordered some drinks—a vanilla rooibos latte with coconut milk and kombucha on tap. Allison Fong
Allison Fong 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Making a Neighborhood goes beyond freebies, throwing down a challenge to people who bemoan the loss of local news but won’t shell out what amounts to a monthly latte: Pay up. Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2022 The vanilla flavor blends well with the oat milk, making this a good alternative to a vanilla latte for those who don't want dairy. Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2022 Those namesake green crabs turn up in a loose, almost latte-like foamy custard with shiitake mushrooms, corn, and coconut. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 Nothing signifies the arrival of fall like the official changing of your nail color (except, perhaps, taking a photo of said nails with a seasonal latte). Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2022 Take a long walk or visit a treasure trove of home goods With a latte in hand, walk over to Riverfront Park, a 20-minute stroll from Sihana. Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 People who used to come in four or five times a week for a latte are now coming in half as often. Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 This pick meets the craving for a latte, explains Fischer, while also providing anti-inflammatory benefits through its essential nutrients makeup. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2022 A few years ago, the headlines might have led us to believe that outlandish play areas and free latte carts were the end-all and be-all of employee happiness. Quora, Forbes, 1 July 2022 See More
Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2022 The vanilla flavor blends well with the oat milk, making this a good alternative to a vanilla latte for those who don't want dairy. Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2022 Those namesake green crabs turn up in a loose, almost latte-like foamy custard with shiitake mushrooms, corn, and coconut. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 Nothing signifies the arrival of fall like the official changing of your nail color (except, perhaps, taking a photo of said nails with a seasonal latte). Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2022 Take a long walk or visit a treasure trove of home goods With a latte in hand, walk over to Riverfront Park, a 20-minute stroll from Sihana. Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 People who used to come in four or five times a week for a latte are now coming in half as often. Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 This pick meets the craving for a latte, explains Fischer, while also providing anti-inflammatory benefits through its essential nutrients makeup. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 9 July 2022 A few years ago, the headlines might have led us to believe that outlandish play areas and free latte carts were the end-all and be-all of employee happiness. Quora, Forbes, 1 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1985, in the meaning defined above