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espresso

[e-spres-oh] / ɛˈsprɛs oʊ /


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The Cortado Cloud, a 4-ounce espresso or matcha drink sweetened with vanilla syrup and finished with a thick cream top, is exclusive to Studio City.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

The espresso martini had its moment, but lately, it’s the dirty martini that’s taken over.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

So, reader, if you are wanting an early bedtime - knock that espresso order on the head now.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Robusta, the cheaper and more bitter bean often used in instant coffee and espresso blends, was especially squeezed by poor weather in Vietnam.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

I wouldn't dream of leaving town without an ample supply of Dean & DeLuca's Near East blend and my espresso maker.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

The first time I saw the U.S. and Canadian women play each other live, it felt as if someone had taken a standard hockey game, given it six espressos, and kicked it in the shins.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

She’s eaten croissants by the Eiffel Tower, drunk espressos outside the Colosseum and now, could it be time for fish and chips on the London Eye?

From BBC Oct. 31, 2024

That's the equivalent of two espressos or four cups of instant coffee or eight cups of tea.

From Salon Oct. 16, 2023

Starbucks is to open 100 new coffee shops across Britain this year, as the country's appetite for vanilla lattes, iced espressos and banana caramel muffins continues to grow despite the gloomy economic outlook.

From Reuters Mar. 6, 2023

Cigarettes dangle from manicured fingers; tiny dogs wait patiently for owners to finish espressos; every female foot is shod in a high-heeled designer shoe.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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