espresso

/ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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