espresso
/ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/
noun
- A strong, concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans.
- I ordered a double espresso to wake me up this morning.
- The café serves a perfect espresso with a thick layer of crema on top.
- She prefers espresso over regular drip coffee because it has a richer flavor.
- A serving of this coffee, often served in a small cup.
- After dinner, they each enjoyed a small espresso at the table.
- Can I have two espressos to go, please?
- He drank his espresso quickly before heading to the meeting.