macchiato

noun

mac·​chi·​a·​to ˌmä-kē-ˈä-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce macchiato (audio)
: espresso topped with a thin layer of foamed milk

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In addition to one-touch coffee and espresso brewing, the user-friendly machine has three different one-touch buttons for making cappuccino, latte macchiato, and hot foam. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025 The franchise also offers matcha teas, lattes, iced coffee, cappuccinos and macchiatos ranging in price between $5.50 and $7.95. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025 Niccol, who started at Starbucks in September, is seeking to make the company’s thousands of coffee shops more of a destination again, including new ceramic mugs for dine-in customers and macchiato art. Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025 Additionally, macchiatos will be topped with more intricate caramel designs, and both loyalty members and non-members will receive free refills on iced and hot coffee. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for macchiato

Word History

Etymology

Italian, short for caffè macchiato literally, coffee with a spot (of milk)

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of macchiato was in 1980

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“Macchiato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macchiato. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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