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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For context, according to the Department of Agriculture, per Consumer Reports, one shot of espresso contains about 63 mg of caffeine.
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
With lighter notes than a traditional espresso, the drink is served over ice, brewed at a lower temperature than traditional espresso, and results in a lighter, less bitter shot.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Enchante opened in January 2023, selling espresso drinks, cookies, brownies and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
This in turn reduces clumping during brewing, yielding less waste and the strong, consistent flow needed to produce a tasty cup of espresso.
—Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
With lighter notes than a traditional espresso, the drink is served over ice, brewed at a lower temperature than traditional espresso, and results in a lighter, less bitter shot.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Enchante opened in January 2023, selling espresso drinks, cookies, brownies and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
This in turn reduces clumping during brewing, yielding less waste and the strong, consistent flow needed to produce a tasty cup of espresso.
—Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 1 Apr. 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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