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 example, espresso capsules will brew 1.35 ounces, double espresso capsules brew 2.7 ounces, and coffee capsules brew 8 ounces.
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Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Mornings start with espresso on the terrace; evenings are made for cocktails on the lawn before a bowl of fresh pasta at Dei Cappuccini, the hotel's signature Italian restaurant run by Chef Claudio Lanuto.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Try the carrot cake chai or orange spice espresso tonic and a delectable, sharable plate such as burrata served with warm crostini.
—AFAR Media, 14 May 2025
As soon as the mixture starts frothing, it’s served in small cups, similar to those used for espresso.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
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Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Mornings start with espresso on the terrace; evenings are made for cocktails on the lawn before a bowl of fresh pasta at Dei Cappuccini, the hotel's signature Italian restaurant run by Chef Claudio Lanuto.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Try the carrot cake chai or orange spice espresso tonic and a delectable, sharable plate such as burrata served with warm crostini.
—AFAR Media, 14 May 2025
As soon as the mixture starts frothing, it’s served in small cups, similar to those used for espresso.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 28 May. 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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