espresso
noun
espres·so
e-ˈspre-(ˌ)sō 
variants
or less commonly expresso
plural espressos also expressos
1
: a strong-tasting coffee that is brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans and is typically consumed in small servings
2
: a cup of espresso
She ordered two espressos.
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Decide after trying the Moonlight Expresso liqueur, billed as an espresso martini in a bottle.
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Wickedly Smooth Espresso Martini A Bold Finale with a Coffee Kick
For a dark and intense end to the night, this espresso martini with vodka and fresh espresso is the perfect nod to Oz’s boldness.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The espresso martini will have a candy cane rim, and cotton candy and glitter will top the white chocolate martini.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
For an after-dinner pick-me-up option, include espresso, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup to make crowd-pleasing espresso martinis.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Wickedly Smooth Espresso Martini A Bold Finale with a Coffee Kick
For a dark and intense end to the night, this espresso martini with vodka and fresh espresso is the perfect nod to Oz’s boldness.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The espresso martini will have a candy cane rim, and cotton candy and glitter will top the white chocolate martini.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
For an after-dinner pick-me-up option, include espresso, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup to make crowd-pleasing espresso martinis.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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espresso
noun
espres·so
e-ˈspres-ō
variants
also expresso
plural espressos
: coffee brewed by forcing steam or hot water through finely ground darkly roasted coffee beans
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