Americano

noun

Amer·​i·​ca·​no ə-ˌmer-ə-ˈkä-nō How to pronounce Americano (audio)
-ˌme-rə-
plural Americanos
1
: coffee consisting of espresso diluted with hot water : café americano
Kudos went to an Americano with the ideal ratio of water to espresso.Andrea K. Scott
2
or less commonly Americano cocktail : a cocktail made from sweet vermouth, bitters, and soda water

Examples of Americano in a Sentence

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In this scene Seok-ryu’s mother technically asks for an iced Americano. Regina Kim, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Their signature smooth and strong variation on the famous James Bond cocktail shakes Jin Jiji India dry gin with Ketel One vodka and Cocchi Americano aperitif wine, garnished with a precise lemon twist. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024 The combination of citrus vodka, orange blossom flower water, honey, lime, and Bruto Americano brings a zesty flavor with a hint of florals, while the San Pellegrino Blood Orange Soda adds a crisp finish. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 The Knights went 4-1 last week, defeating Los Gatos, Burlingame, Rio Americano and Buchanan and losing 12-11 to Redwood in the invitational final. Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024 The Petit Jacques is an amalgam of Cocchi Americano, Salers Aperitif, lemon juice and Peychaud’s Bitters. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024 In France, customers can opt for a Targaryen Iced Americano with cream cold foam for #TeamBlack or a Dracarys iced white mocha matcha tea latte with cream cold foam for #TeamGreen between June 27 and July 26. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 June 2024 The Oracle also has a hot water spout and an Americano button to automatically dispense water into your espresso shot after it’s done brewing. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 24 June 2024 The new coffee shop serves fan-favorites like the Best Drink Ever, which is a classic Americano with Better Buzz's signature vanilla powder, plus a brand-new line of energy drinks only available at the Phoenix location. The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of Americano was in 1928

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“Americano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Americano. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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