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

Add the almond extract and amaretto, then whip on medium-high until stiff, glossy peaks form.

From Washington Post

“Mr. Cosby walked me to the bedroom after a second shot of amaretto,” said Chelan.

From The Daily Beast

Once she arrived solo at his hotel suite, he drugged her and told her to chase it with a shot of amaretto.

From The Daily Beast