cappuccino

noun

cap·​puc·​ci·​no ˌka-pə-ˈchē-(ˌ)nō 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Oat milk is often used in lattes, cappuccinos, and smoothies. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2025

Part of the appeal is the price: The cans of foam, which hover around $5.99 for 14 ounces, are generally cheaper than the price of one cappuccino at a coffee shop. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025

Undercurrent Coffee This full-service coffee and espresso bar will fuel your travels throughout the hall with cold brew selections, lattes, cappuccinos and teas. —Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025

At the Chiostro del Bramante (Bramante Cloisters) a peaceful cafe serving cappuccinos and pastries is just steps from bustling Piazza Navona. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025

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

Rhymes for cappuccino

• argentino
• campesino
• diamino
• filipino
• maraschino
• palomino
• pilipino
• amino
• carlino
• casino
• imino
• ladino