espresso
noun
espres·so
e-ˈspre-(ˌ)sō 
variants
or less commonly expresso
plural espressos also expressos
1
: coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground usually darkly roasted coffee beans
2
: a cup of espresso
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Gonzalez said the process of adding honey directly into the espresso shot, rather than pouring it into the drink later, helps to keep the honey from crystallizing too quickly, especially in iced drinks.
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024
To save a bit of money, join the locals eating and drinking their espresso standing up at the bar counter instead of sitting down and getting table service.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024
To save a bit of money, join the locals eating and drinking their espresso standing up at the bar counter instead of sitting down and getting table service.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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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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