espresso
nounUK /ɛˈspresəʊ/
US /ɛˈspresoʊ/
A strong coffee made by pushing hot water through finely ground coffee beans.
She ordered a small espresso after dinner.
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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.