cappuccino

noun

cap·​puc·​ci·​no ˌka-pə-ˈchē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce cappuccino (audio)
ˌkä-pü-
: espresso coffee topped with frothed hot milk or cream and often flavored with cinnamon

Examples of cappuccino in a Sentence

We stopped for dessert and cappuccinos.
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My latte art has come a long way since that first cappuccino! Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2025 Nespresso Vertuo Plus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Maker by De’Longhi Some mornings call for a quick espresso shot; others, a double, a brewed coffee, a cappuccino, or an Americano. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025 The preparations range from standard – pour-over, cappuccino, mocha – to Mazapan latte made with peanut candy, nitro cold brew and Americola with espresso and Mexican Coke. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 The ham and cheese croissant is $6.75, the cappuccino is $4. Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cappuccino

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, Capuchin; from the likeness of its color to that of a Capuchin's habit

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cappuccino was in 1893

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“Cappuccino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cappuccino. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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