affogato

American  

[ah-faw-gah-toh] / ˌɑ fɔˈgɑ toʊ /

noun

1. an Italian dessert of vanilla gelato with hot espresso poured over the top.

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Etymology

Origin of affogato

First recorded in 1990–95; from Italian: literally, “drowned, smothered,” past participle of affogare, from Vulgar Latin affōcāre, Latin offōcāre “to choke, throttle,” equivalent to prefix ob- + -fōcāre, verbal derivative of faucēs “throat, gullet” (plural only), with Vulgar Latin substitution of af- (from ad- ) for Latin of- (from ob- ); af- ( def. ), of- ( def. ), fauces ( def. )

Example Sentences

Illy’s instant coffee is also exceptional in desserts, like chocolate cake, tiramisu, or affogato.

From Salon

I really love making an affogato with a dash of soy sauce.

From Salon

For those seeking a more elevated experience, Starbucks Reserve locations in select cities are embracing the season with offerings such as the Pumpkin Spice Whiskey Barrel-Aged Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Affogato and even a Pumpkin Spice Martini Flight, as noted by Delish.

From Salon

You can even go so far as to drink hot honey in an affogato or espresso martini at a Starbucks Reserve, the deluxe locations where the company introduces new flavors and products.

From Seattle Times

But most likely, this anonymous culinary magician was an actual Italian, the affogato emerging from the heady world of the great boot’s dark roasted trattorias and cafes.

From Seattle Times