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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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025
The bourbon features aromas of fig, pipe tobacco, espresso, and plum jam.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The stylish crowd can sip cocktails from the fashion photographer Nigel Barker’s espresso martini brand, The Barker Company.
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At the other end of the scale, darker woods like walnut or espresso benefit from lighter, cooler hues.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025
The bourbon features aromas of fig, pipe tobacco, espresso, and plum jam.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The stylish crowd can sip cocktails from the fashion photographer Nigel Barker’s espresso martini brand, The Barker Company.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
At the other end of the scale, darker woods like walnut or espresso benefit from lighter, cooler hues.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 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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