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cappuccino

ka-puu-CHEE-noh

Cappuccino (noun) means an Italian coffee drink made from espresso topped with steamed and frothed milk. Example: “She ordered a cappuccino and a croissant for breakfast.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishAn espresso-based coffee drink topped with frothy milk.

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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.

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cappuccino” mean?

The word “cappuccino” means an Italian coffee drink made from espresso topped with steamed and frothed milk. In plain terms, an espresso-based coffee drink topped with frothy milk.

How do you pronounce “cappuccino”?

“Cappuccino” is pronounced ka-puu-CHEE-noh (/ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cappuccino” in a sentence?

Here is “cappuccino” used in a sentence: “She ordered a cappuccino and a croissant for breakfast.”

What is another word for “cappuccino”?

Words with a similar meaning to “cappuccino” include cap and capp.

What part of speech is “cappuccino”?

“Cappuccino” is a noun.

Where does the word “cappuccino” come from?

The word “cappuccino” comes from Italian. From Italian cappuccino, originally referring to the brown-hooded habit of Capuchin friars, whose color resembled the drink.

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