Gibraltar
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Noun — A small coffee drink made by serving a cortado-style espresso and milk in a short glass.
How to use Gibraltar
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Etymology
Named after the small glass tumbler the drink is served in, which some baristas nicknamed after the Rock of Gibraltar; the territory itself takes its name from Arabic "Jabal Tariq", meaning "Mount Tariq".
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What does “Gibraltar” mean?
The word “Gibraltar” means a small coffee drink made by serving a cortado-style espresso and milk in a short glass. In plain terms, a style of espresso drink, basically a cortado served in a particular small glass.
How do you pronounce “Gibraltar”?
“Gibraltar” is pronounced jih-BRAWL-tuh (/d͡ʒɪˈbɹɔːltə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gibraltar” in a sentence?
Here is “Gibraltar” used in a sentence: “The barista handed over a gibraltar, the espresso and milk already swirled together.”
What part of speech is “Gibraltar”?
“Gibraltar” is a noun.
Where does the word “Gibraltar” come from?
The word “Gibraltar” comes from Arabic. Named after the small glass tumbler the drink is served in, which some baristas nicknamed after the Rock of Gibraltar; the territory itself takes its name from Arabic "Jabal Tariq", meaning "Mount Tariq".
Is “Gibraltar” a common word?
“Gibraltar” is an uncommon word in modern English.