espresso

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɛˈsprɛsəʊ/ or /ɛkˈsprɛsəʊ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/ or /ɛkˈsprɛsoʊ/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular espresso

Plural espressos

A cup of Espresso

1. (uncountable) Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage that is brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.
2. (countable) A drink made using espresso may be called an espresso.