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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The four espresso samples tested had a significant variation of diterpene concentration.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
If Dior can sell espresso and Louis Vuitton can host your vacation, then your fintech can do more than process a payment.
—Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
But one thing’s for sure: if trouble runs on espresso martinis and questionable decisions, this crew has already paid the tab.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
For the coffee experiments, a literature review showed there had already been research into the fluid mechanics of the liquids involved in espresso machines and French press coffeemakers.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
If Dior can sell espresso and Louis Vuitton can host your vacation, then your fintech can do more than process a payment.
—Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
But one thing’s for sure: if trouble runs on espresso martinis and questionable decisions, this crew has already paid the tab.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
For the coffee experiments, a literature review showed there had already been research into the fluid mechanics of the liquids involved in espresso machines and French press coffeemakers.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for espresso
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“Espresso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espresso. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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