amaretto

[am-uh-ret-oh, ah-muh-]

noun

1. an Italian liqueur with a slightly bitter almond flavor.

amaretto

/ æməˈrɛtəʊ /

noun

1. an Italian liqueur with a flavour of almonds

Word History and Origins

Origin of amaretto¹

1975–80; < Italian, diminutive of amaro bitter < Latin amārus

Word History and Origins

Origin of amaretto¹

C20: from Italian amaro bitter

Example Sentences

A stray bottle of amaretto – missed in Jones' sweep of the house – triggered another bout of drinking.

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Serve with ice cream as they are or with optional toasted nuts, ginger snap crumbs or amaretto cookie crumbs and a drizzle of honey.

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It can vary, but at its core, the Rocket Fuel is a blended drink made from amaretto liqueur, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and high-proof dark rum, which is, of course, floated over the top.

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The cool swirl goes back to the table — set with amaretto, warmed by a candle — to be enjoyed separately or with the liqueur.

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But then, in Italy, everything was invented by somebody’s grandmother: every pasta, every pesto, every crunchy amaretto biscotto.

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