expresso — meaning in English

English meaning

• espresso noun A strong, concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground beans under high pressure.
• express verb To communicate a thought, feeling, or idea in words or actions.

Senses

expresso is used for these senses in English:

• espresso A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.
• express A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly, either on a regular schedule or as a special or excursion. Express trains often pass through stations along the way without stopping at them.

espresso — full definition

1. noun A strong, concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground beans under high pressure.
2. noun Any drink made using espresso as its base, such as a latte or cappuccino.

express — full definition

1. verb To communicate a thought, feeling, or idea in words or actions.
2. adjective Fast and direct, especially referring to transport that skips stops.
3. adjective Clearly and specifically stated, rather than implied.
4. noun A fast, direct delivery or transport service.

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