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 Tips for Consuming Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin spice is not only a delightful seasoning for baked treats and lattes but also a versatile addition to a variety of recipes. —

Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 The company intends to add bake-in-store items, self-serve roller grills, grab-and-go cases, espresso, cappuccino, iced coffee and lattes. —

Charna Flam, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 Marjoram + Roux is a cozy veggie-friendly cafe in Great Barrington with soups, panini, frittatas, delicious maple lattes and a pop-up dinner menu on Fridays with the roving restaurant After Hours. —

Lauren Matison, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2024 Pumpkins are synonymous with the fall season, showing up just about everywhere from spiced lattes and porch decor to savory dishes and desserts. —

Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for latte

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