noun
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.
"Formerly used only in Italy and Seattle, it includes such tongue activators as latte, lungo, cappuccino, ristretto, macchiato, mochaccino and Americano."
— Suzanne Hamlin, Coffee Drinks That Are Cool and Creamy (1995)
"Cesare brought over three cappuccini."
— Camilla Trinchieri (2016)
"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.
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Common pairings
order a cappuccino
a cup of cappuccino
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Word forms
- Plural
- cappuccinos, cappuccini
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Etymology
From Italian cappuccino, originally referring to the brown-hooded habit of Capuchin friars, whose color resembled the drink.
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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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