amaretto

noun

am·​a·​ret·​to ˌa-mə-ˈre-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce amaretto (audio)
ˌä-
1
amaretti ˌa-mə-ˈre-(ˌ)tē How to pronounce amaretto (audio)
ˌä-
plural : macaroons made with bitter almonds
2
often capitalized : an almond-flavored liqueur

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In a cocktail shaker, combine Baileys, vodka, gingerbread syrup, cream, and amaretto. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024 Also on the menu was a vanilla-maple crème tiramisu with amaretto, lady fingers and chocolate curls. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 Costa says almond syrup in place of demerara sugar helps showcase the amaretto while still preserving the bourbons underlying flavors. David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Pisco Venom At Refinery 714 in Fort Worth, Texas, this cocktail is a fresh take on Pisco, complemented with a rich almond flavor from the amaretto, which adds depth and rounds out this balanced Halloween cocktail. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amaretto 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, diminutive of amaro bitter, from Latin amarus

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of amaretto was in 1873

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“Amaretto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amaretto. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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