latte

noun

lat·​te ˈlä-(ˌ)tā 

plural lattes

: espresso mixed with hot or steamed milk : caffe latte

You can't go wrong with a classic latte. Espresso topped with foamy milk—heaven in a cup.

—The Daily Meal

If you don't know the difference between a latte and a cappuccino, ask! (Cappuccinos have more foam and less steamed milk than a latte, if you were gonna ask.)

—Tim Mulkerin

also : a similar drink made with an ingredient (such as rooibos or chai) other than espresso

Walk into a coffee shop or peruse Instagram and you're sure to have seen a matcha latte.

—Alysha Witwicki

We each stocked up on some loose leaf tea and ordered some drinks—a vanilla rooibos latte with coconut milk and kombucha on tap.

—Allison Fong

Examples of latte in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nena Farrell The Best Travel Mugs That Keep Your Coffee Hot and You Happy These top picks are built to last, keeping your coffee (or tea) at the perfect temp and your mornings smooth—no leaks, no lukewarm lattes, no stress. —Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2025

The cheery café is the perfect place to grab a latte or cappuccino. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025

In addition to its creative drink menu — with options like a strawberry shortcake latte — Indigo also has plenty of seating for a productive work day. —Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025

Between lessons, unwind with gourmet meals, cocktail classes, and maybe even a barista class to perfect your morning latte. —Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing latte

• caffe latte
• chai latte

Rhymes for latte

• ay
• bay
• bey
• brae
• cay
• chez
• dey
• dray
• fay
• fey
• flay
• fray