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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The company had moved its milk, sugar and simple drip coffee behind the bar during the early days of COVID-19, but the switch back should give its baristas more time to craft the lattes, macchiatos and other less straight-forward drinks. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024 For the past three quarters, Starbucks has reported same-store sales declines for its home market as its occasional customers buy fewer macchiatos and Refreshers. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024 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, 13 Sep. 2024 Niccol is replacing departing CEO Laxman Narasimhan, who led the macchiato maker for 17 months and oversaw a share price decline of 23.9%. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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