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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Bar Daniel is a charming all-day lounge where guests can enjoy espresso drinks in the morning and cocktails in the evening.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
The hotel’s guest-only all-day Bar Daniel serves morning espresso drinks and late-night cocktails.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
Lots throughout the sale range from an assortment of coffee mugs and vintage cups to commercial-grade coffee grinders and espresso machines, as well as a group of three traditional Mr. Coffee machines.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
The space is quiet, except for the crack of a Perrier being opened or the whir of an espresso machine.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 27 May 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
The hotel’s guest-only all-day Bar Daniel serves morning espresso drinks and late-night cocktails.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
Lots throughout the sale range from an assortment of coffee mugs and vintage cups to commercial-grade coffee grinders and espresso machines, as well as a group of three traditional Mr. Coffee machines.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
The space is quiet, except for the crack of a Perrier being opened or the whir of an espresso machine.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 27 May 2025
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 9 Jun. 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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