cappuccino
noun
cap·puc·ci·no
ˌka-pə-ˈchē-(ˌ)nō 
ˌkä-pü-
: espresso coffee topped with frothed hot milk or cream and often flavored with cinnamon
Examples of cappuccino in a Sentence
We stopped for dessert and cappuccinos.
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Mornings beckon bean-to-cup cappuccinos and lazy continental breakfasts laid out by your private chef: think buttery croissants, velvety Greek yoghurt, rustic granolas, and fresh fruit platters.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Japan’s savory, nutrient-dense breakfasts of fish and pickled vegetables may seem odd to people in countries like Italy, where breakfast is a cappuccino and a croissant.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
During their trip, the pair shared cappuccinos and pastries in Copenhagen, strolled through Parisian streets, and savored French onion soup and champagne at Café de Flore.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 1 June 2025
Gaggia cappuccinos and jasmine hot teas are afternoon pleasures.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Japan’s savory, nutrient-dense breakfasts of fish and pickled vegetables may seem odd to people in countries like Italy, where breakfast is a cappuccino and a croissant.
—Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
During their trip, the pair shared cappuccinos and pastries in Copenhagen, strolled through Parisian streets, and savored French onion soup and champagne at Café de Flore.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 1 June 2025
Gaggia cappuccinos and jasmine hot teas are afternoon pleasures.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cappuccino
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“Cappuccino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cappuccino. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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