cappuccino

noun

cap·​puc·​ci·​no ˌka-pə-ˈchē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce cappuccino (audio)
ˌkä-pü-
: espresso coffee topped with frothed hot milk or cream and often flavored with cinnamon

Examples of cappuccino in a Sentence

We stopped for dessert and cappuccinos.
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A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower. Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025 Stoneware Set of 2 Cappuccino Cups and Saucers Enjoy your morning coffee in style with this set of two cappuccino cups and matching saucers. Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025 These cat-eye sunglasses are my favorite for hiding tired eyes, especially when meeting other parents for an impromptu cappuccino after drop-off. Nneya Richards, Parents, 13 Jan. 2025 Photograph: Ninja; Getty Images A good latte or cappuccino is like a rich, milky mug of heaven. Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cappuccino 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, Capuchin; from the likeness of its color to that of a Capuchin's habit

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cappuccino was in 1893

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“Cappuccino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cappuccino. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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