amaretto

noun

am·​a·​ret·​to ˌa-mə-ˈre-(ˌ)tō 

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1

amaretti ˌa-mə-ˈre-(ˌ)tē 

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plural : macaroons made with bitter almonds

2

often capitalized : an almond-flavored liqueur

Examples of amaretto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Maraschino is a fruity beer brewed with cherries (obviously) with a hint of amaretto. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2024

Flavorings: Swap the vanilla extract with almond extract, or add a splash of bourbon, rum, or amaretto for additional flavor. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 June 2024

My fellow baddies who brunch will love the effervescent Bellini Spritz, made with all-natural peach, guava, passion fruit and strawberry, or the Tropical Mai Tai, made with fresh pineapple, Key lime, and amaretto. —Chala June, Bon Appétit, 17 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, diminutive of amaro bitter, from Latin amarus

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1