cappuccino
noun
cap·puc·ci·no
ˌka-pə-ˈchē-(ˌ)nō 
ˌkä-pü-
: espresso coffee topped with frothed hot milk or cream and often flavored with cinnamon
Examples of cappuccino in a Sentence
We stopped for dessert and cappuccinos.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
As someone who would typically choose a cappuccino over a cup of drip coffee, the idea of waking up every morning and enjoying the perfect mug of milky espresso from the comfort of my own home seemed like the pinnacle of luxury.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2025
Oat milk is often used in lattes, cappuccinos, and smoothies.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Part of the appeal is the price: The cans of foam, which hover around $5.99 for 14 ounces, are generally cheaper than the price of one cappuccino at a coffee shop.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
As someone who would typically choose a cappuccino over a cup of drip coffee, the idea of waking up every morning and enjoying the perfect mug of milky espresso from the comfort of my own home seemed like the pinnacle of luxury.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2025
Oat milk is often used in lattes, cappuccinos, and smoothies.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Part of the appeal is the price: The cans of foam, which hover around $5.99 for 14 ounces, are generally cheaper than the price of one cappuccino at a coffee shop.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cappuccino
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“Cappuccino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cappuccino. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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