How to Use espresso in a Sentence
espresso
noun-
Serve this dessert with cups of espresso or strong coffee to contrast its richness.
— Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022 -
The town's tiny piazza is an ideal spot for lunch and/or a quick espresso.
— Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 -
Wine, tequila, espresso martinis, craft beer and more are all part of a night out.
— Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024 -
If mixed while the espresso is hot, the martini could become watery due to ice melt.
— Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2022 -
Lattes are instead always made with espresso shots and then finished off with milk.
— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2024 -
How about ditching your crusty coffee maker for a sleek espresso machine?
— Malia Griggs, SELF, 12 Oct. 2022 -
The unique device can make a shot of espresso in just seconds, unlike other models with lengthy steep times.
— Madeline Diamond, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2022 -
The palate is soft with a balanced notes of sweet and spice, a melange of flavors including espresso, oak, citrus and some caramel.
— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2022 -
This blend of vodka, espresso, and coffee liqueur delivers bold flavors with just the right amount of sweetness.
— Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 -
The spirit opens with the rich taste of an espresso cocktail, followed by a dry finish with subtle notes of vanilla, chocolate and coffee.
— Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 -
The authors found that consumers who drank an espresso spent about $18, while shoppers who had decaffeinated drinks spent roughly half that amount.
— Lisa Ward, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 -
Some of the exciting deals that are still available include an espresso machine, a steam mop and a Samsung Galaxy Buds.
— Chicago Tribune, 11 Oct. 2022 -
One drink that Discourse offers in the fall is the Clyde: mango, tamarind, chai concentrate, oat milk, nutmeg and optional espresso.
— Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 -
The cafe is pretty much always buzzing with crowds; your stand in line may require a tiny bit of patience, but the baristas make up for any waiting time with their warmth, friendliness and skills with the espresso machine.
— Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Sep. 2022 -
According to a recent study, consumers who drank espresso, tea and other caffeinated drinks immediately before shopping bought more items and often spent more money.
— Lisa Ward, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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