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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Fresh pots of drip coffee, cappuccino, espresso—all were perfectly executed, and served piping hot.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Your journey starts with a flavorful take on bruschetta, trips into bright flavors with a balanced salad, and ends with rich cappuccino tastiness.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
For example, a small cappuccino from Dunkin' Donuts contains 118 milligrams of caffeine, while a large one contains 252 milligrams.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
For dessert, enjoy a cappuccino with a slice of the New York-style cheesecake, made using Lysek’s grandmother’s recipe, from whom the restaurant borrows its namesake.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Your journey starts with a flavorful take on bruschetta, trips into bright flavors with a balanced salad, and ends with rich cappuccino tastiness.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
For example, a small cappuccino from Dunkin' Donuts contains 118 milligrams of caffeine, while a large one contains 252 milligrams.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
For dessert, enjoy a cappuccino with a slice of the New York-style cheesecake, made using Lysek’s grandmother’s recipe, from whom the restaurant borrows its namesake.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
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 15 Feb. 2026.
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