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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Flamingo Café offers grab-and-go fare and smoothies, gelato, and espresso drinks.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
The signature drink is the Wild Flour Latte: a vanilla and lavender espresso drink.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
However, there are some premium brands that carry coffee ice cream that contains more than 80 milligrams of caffeine — nearly the equivalent to a shot of espresso.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
The cocktail is espresso forward and lightly sweetened; balanced with Rieger Cafe Amaro and a touch of Madagascar vanilla.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
The signature drink is the Wild Flour Latte: a vanilla and lavender espresso drink.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
However, there are some premium brands that carry coffee ice cream that contains more than 80 milligrams of caffeine — nearly the equivalent to a shot of espresso.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
The cocktail is espresso forward and lightly sweetened; balanced with Rieger Cafe Amaro and a touch of Madagascar vanilla.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 22 Mar. 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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