How to Use espresso in a Sentence

espresso

noun
Definition of espressonext
  • 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
  • The kitchen wasn't up and running, the espresso machine had yet to be plugged in.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Add a shot of espresso or a splash of black coffee to make a cafe mocha.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Shop the style in classic black, fawn, sage, and espresso spot.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Add the instant espresso dissolved in the rum, and mix well.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Bring this coupon to a store to get a free espresso drink Friday.
    — Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, 3 June 2022
  • Place chocolate piece across the top of your espresso cup.
    — Don Francisco Coffee, Sunset Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
  • This work week has been a drudge, and the first two espresso shots are not keeping pace.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • The frame comes in black, light brown, and the espresso that’s shown, and all frame colors come with white cushions.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 June 2022
  • 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
  • Tennney’s pre-show routine kicks off in true Parisian style: with a shot of espresso.
    — André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 19 July 2022
  • Italians love their espresso and many start their day with it.
    — Anna Francese Gass, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Just to drink Illy espresso made with mocha, the old Italian way.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2021
  • 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
  • Patrons will be able to grab an espresso from that cafe and drink it in the public lobby next door.
    — J.k. Dineen, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2022
  • This is a good, solid espresso machine for the budding home barista.
    — WIRED, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The next day around dawn, Swiss snow groomers stopped in for a morning espresso, which was still cheaper on that side of the mountain.
    — The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2021
  • This is just a shorter, more condensed shot of espresso.
    — Paige Darrah, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Pour mixture into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with espresso beans.
    — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The signature Beam nutty grain flavor is present, but it’s softened with layers of milk and dark chocolate, espresso bean, dulce de leche, fig, and a backbone of smoky oak.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024

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