demitasse
noun
demi·tasse
ˈde-mi-ˌtas 
-ˌtäs,
-mē-
: a small cup of black coffee
also
: the cup used to serve it
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There, amid the clutter of demitasses and empty sugar wrappers, was a large human lower jawbone.
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James Shreeve, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
To say that Cruz’s comments caught the attention of baristas nationwide would be a demitasse of understatement.
—Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2022
For a dairy showstopper: When chilled, chop mold coarsely, spoon into demitasse cups or wine glasses.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2022
Then, lock the portafilter into the machine, position your demitasse glass — a 2- to 3-ounce glass meant to hold espresso — or other vessel underneath, and start your shot.
—Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2022
The only thing out of place is a half-drunk coffee on the desk and another demitasse on the windowsill.
—Monica Kim, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2022
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James Shreeve, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
For those not enamored with the demitasse of First Four games, here’s a look at the entire first-round schedule.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
To say that Cruz’s comments caught the attention of baristas nationwide would be a demitasse of understatement.
—Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2022
For a dairy showstopper: When chilled, chop mold coarsely, spoon into demitasse cups or wine glasses.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2022
Then, lock the portafilter into the machine, position your demitasse glass — a 2- to 3-ounce glass meant to hold espresso — or other vessel underneath, and start your shot.
—Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2022
The only thing out of place is a half-drunk coffee on the desk and another demitasse on the windowsill.
—Monica Kim, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2022
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demitasse
noun
demi·tasse
ˈdem-i-ˌtas
-ˌtäs
: a small cup of black coffee
also
: the cup used to serve it
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