amaretto
[ am-uh-ret-oh, ah-muh- ]
noun
an Italian liqueur with a slightly bitter almond flavor.
Origin of amaretto
11975–80; <Italian, diminutive of amaro bitter <Latin amārus
Words Nearby amaretto
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How to use amaretto in a sentence
Add the almond extract and amaretto, then whip on medium-high until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Glam up gluten-free amaretti with a ruby chocolate dip | Rose Wilde | December 2, 2020 | Washington Post“Mr. Cosby walked me to the bedroom after a second shot of amaretto,” said Chelan.
Two New Bill Cosby Accusers Come Forward: ‘We Challenge Mr. Cosby to End This Nightmare’ | Marlow Stern | December 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOnce she arrived solo at his hotel suite, he drugged her and told her to chase it with a shot of amaretto.
Two New Bill Cosby Accusers Come Forward: ‘We Challenge Mr. Cosby to End This Nightmare’ | Marlow Stern | December 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for amaretto
amaretto
/ (æməˈrɛtəʊ) /
noun
an Italian liqueur with a flavour of almonds
Origin of amaretto
1C20: from Italian amaro bitter
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