Synonyms for

Espresso

Verb / ˌeˈspresəʊ / / ˌeˈkspreˌsəʊ / Another word for espresso — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Espresso is a strong coffee made by forcing steam through finely ground dark-roast coffee beans.

Synonyms & similar words

doppio lungo americano cappuccino latte macchiato mocha affogato ristretto corretto shakerato cortado galão

Synonyms by register

Formal

concentrated coffee short coffee strong coffee

Informal

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Literary

dark elixir morning brew

Antonyms

decaf weak coffee diluted coffee watered-down coffee mild coffee

Common collocations

  • double espresso
  • iced espresso
  • espresso machine
  • espresso shot
  • espresso maker
  • hot espresso
  • strong espresso

Word family

noun espresso
adjective espress
adverb espressly

Usage note

Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely-ground coffee beans. It is often the base for other coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos.

Example sentences

  1. I drink espresso every morning.
  2. The barista made a delicious espresso.
  3. I like to add sugar to my espresso.
  4. The espresso shot was too strong for me.
  5. I prefer to drink espresso with milk.

Quotes

  • Espresso is to Italy, what champagne is to France. - Charles Maurice de Talleyrand
  • Espresso is a miracle of chemistry in a cup. - Andrea Illy
  • Espresso is the perfect intersection of art and science. - Kevin Sinnott

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