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 newest Vertuo machine, the Vertuo Lattissima, is a one-touch machine that makes coffee, espresso, cappuccinos, and latte macchiatos at the push of a button. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024 The machine can make up to eight coffee drinks, including espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024 At the Antico Caffè San Marco, my first stop after getting off the slow train from Venice, the closest thing to a macchiato was a goccia, an espresso topped with a drop of milk foam. Taras Grescoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024 There's also an order of marshmallow potion macchiato with 18 pumps of marshmallow ube swirl, two shots of vanilla flavoring, four shots of hazelnut, four shots of blueberry, four shots of coconut, 12 teaspoons of sugar and skim milk. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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