latte

noun

lat·te ˈlä-(ˌ)tā

plural lattes

: espresso mixed with hot or steamed milk : caffe latte

You can't go wrong with a classic latte. Espresso topped with foamy milk—heaven in a cup.—

The Daily Meal

If you don't know the difference between a latte and a cappuccino, ask! (Cappuccinos have more foam and less steamed milk than a latte, if you were gonna ask.)—

Tim Mulkerin

also : a similar drink made with an ingredient (such as rooibos or chai) other than espresso

Walk into a coffee shop or peruse Instagram and you're sure to have seen a matcha latte. —

Alysha Witwicki

We each stocked up on some loose leaf tea and ordered some drinks—a vanilla rooibos latte with coconut milk and kombucha on tap. —

Allison Fong

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Its new coconut latte sells nearly $140 million worth annually, Ms. Zheng said. —

Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024 Pumpkin spice lattes have given way to turkey and stuffing, which in turn has given way to ugly sweaters and pop star Christmas albums and specials. —

Seth Joseph, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Although the flavor is similar to classic chai, the latte version is usually a bit sweeter and doesn’t have the same complexity that a spice blend creates. —

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 Just note that the sale comes without a milk container for flat whites or lattes. —

Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for latte