espresso

noun
UK /ɛˈspresəʊ/
US /ɛˈspresoʊ/

A strong coffee made by pushing hot water through finely ground coffee beans.

She ordered a small espresso after dinner.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A serving of this coffee, usually in a small cup.

He drank two espressos before his morning meeting.

3. A coffee-making method that forces pressurized water through ground coffee.

The machine uses espresso to make the base for many drinks.

4. A café or coffee bar specializing in espresso-based drinks.

We stopped at a little espresso on the corner.