noun
cappuccino
ka-puu-CHEE-noh
noun
1
An Italian coffee drink made from espresso topped with steamed and frothed milk.
"She ordered a cappuccino and a croissant for breakfast."
How to Use Cappuccino
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn espresso-based coffee drink topped with frothy milk.
Common pairings
order a cappuccino
a cup of cappuccino
Word Forms
cappuccinos plural, cappuccini plural
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Etymology
From Italian cappuccino, originally referring to the brown-hooded habit of Capuchin friars, whose color resembled the drink.