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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For 50 minutes, taste Cutwater spirits along with chocolates ranging from dark chocolate espresso to white chocolate truffle.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Savor almond and espresso gelati while visiting baroque churches on piazzas built by ancient Greeks.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
The dress, which Palmer wore in a shade of espresso, featured a halterneck styling and was crafted in a slinky jersey fabric for an extra touch of sultry edge.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Customers began slurping Ai Bao’s noodle soups and munching dumplings on Jan. 26, often accompanied by milk teas and espresso drinks.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Savor almond and espresso gelati while visiting baroque churches on piazzas built by ancient Greeks.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
The dress, which Palmer wore in a shade of espresso, featured a halterneck styling and was crafted in a slinky jersey fabric for an extra touch of sultry edge.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Customers began slurping Ai Bao’s noodle soups and munching dumplings on Jan. 26, often accompanied by milk teas and espresso drinks.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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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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