How to Use espresso in a Sentence

espresso

noun
  • Add the ice cream, milk and espresso into a blender and puree.
    ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The café boasted the city’s first espresso machine and catered to the beatnik scene.
    oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Place chocolate piece across the top of your espresso cup.
    Don Francisco Coffee, Sunset Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
  • This work week has been a drudge, and the first two espresso shots are not keeping pace.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The robot had made an iced coffee with espresso and placed it on the counter for me.
    Stephen Pastis, Fortune, 22 June 2023
  • Will parmesan espresso martinis be the drink of the spring?
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The frame comes in black, light brown, and the espresso that’s shown, and all frame colors come with white cushions.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 June 2022
  • There will also be a stand-alone ice cream shop and an espresso bar.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The team then tested whether grinding the beans with water changed the way espresso is brewed.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Dec. 2023
  • To set the scene, Eddie Hudson, a bartender, would blast the steam valves on the two espresso machines and dim the lights.
    Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Tennney’s pre-show routine kicks off in true Parisian style: with a shot of espresso.
    André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 19 July 2022
  • Italians love their espresso and many start their day with it.
    Anna Francese Gass, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The Alessi espresso spoons are a sweet gift for any caffeine-loving friend.
    Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 17 Jan. 2023
  • There’s also an espresso counter, a mini wine shop and a cigar room.
    Jevensen, oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023
  • And what's more timeless than this brown espresso suede knee-high block-heel boot?
    Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Cap it off with a strong espresso, known locally as a short black.
    Lauren Quaintance, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2024
  • To drink: the Red Eye, a cocktail made with vodka, espresso, and something called pearl dust.
    Sheila Yasmin Marikar, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
  • One of the best things to pick up during Amazon’s Prime Day event this week is a new espresso machine.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2023
  • This is a good, solid espresso machine for the budding home barista.
    WIRED, 29 Sep. 2023
  • This is just a shorter, more condensed shot of espresso.
    Paige Darrah, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The best of the best function-wise, the espresso machine is also as beautiful as a piece of art.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Plus, Cole makes a really great espresso drink on the cafe side to our business.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2022
  • There are ice cream shops to visit and espresso martinis to sip.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2023
  • And sales of home espresso machines are soaring as a result.
    Tim Chan, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The bakery makes a mini version ($8), best enjoyed in the warm space with an espresso, as well as a whole pie ($50).
    Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Nov. 2022
  • This espresso machine earned a spot on Oprah's Favorite Things list this year.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2022
  • The town's tiny piazza is an ideal spot for lunch and/or a quick espresso.
    Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022
  • The cosmopolitan hub of Italy's north is awakening with a shot of espresso.
    Kerry Olsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The 2025 edition comes out this month, but thankfully, you’re not limited to just that me espresso.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Afterwards, the newlyweds had their first dance, cut the cake, and then the party really got started when espresso martinis and cigars were passed.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024

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