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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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The cheesecake was citrusy without being overpowering, and the espresso ganache filling inside the torta was a welcome surprise.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
There were three, after all, which was coincidentally the same number of espresso machines in our extra-large connecting rooms.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Otherwise, all of the accommodations have Park Hyatt signatures like Le Labo toiletries in pump bottles, fluffy robes and slippers, minibars, espresso machines, and plenty of bottled water.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 20 May. 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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