espresso
noun
espres·so
e-ˈspre-(ˌ)sō 
variants
or less commonly expresso
plural espressos also expressos
1
: a strong-tasting coffee that is brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans and is typically consumed in small servings
2
: a cup of espresso
She ordered two espressos.
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Magnetic mahjong tiles stick to the espresso maker.
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Add on a hurricane, daiquiri or sazerac and a mini king cake filled with espresso cream.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Next, mix in the espresso powder, vanilla extract and salt.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Without it, espresso shots will always taste subpar.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
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Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Add on a hurricane, daiquiri or sazerac and a mini king cake filled with espresso cream.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Next, mix in the espresso powder, vanilla extract and salt.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Without it, espresso shots will always taste subpar.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for espresso
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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espresso
noun
espres·so
e-ˈspres-ō
variants
also expresso
plural espressos
: coffee brewed by forcing steam or hot water through finely ground darkly roasted coffee beans
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