double espresso
nounUK /ˌdʌbəl ɛˈsprɛsəʊ/
US /ˌdʌbəl ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/
A double espresso is a small, strong coffee drink made with twice the usual amount of coffee.
She ordered a double espresso to wake up before her morning meeting.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A serving of espresso made from about 14–18 grams of coffee grounds.
The barista pulled a double espresso into a small ceramic cup.
3. A quick, intense burst of energy or focus, likened to the drink.
That pep talk was a double espresso for the whole team.
4. A coffee order specifying two shots of espresso in one cup.
He asked for a double espresso with a splash of cold milk.