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Americano

American  
[uh-mer-i-kan-oh, -kah-noh] / əˌmɛr ɪˈkæn oʊ, -ˈkɑ noʊ /

noun

Americanos plural
  1. a cocktail made with bitters, sweet vermouth, and soda water.


Etymology

Origin of Americano

1940–45; < Spanish: American

Example Sentences

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A couple of scenes later, though, they’re back to flirting heavily again, just as they did over the question of whether a bar is really an ideal place to seek a cold-foam-and-caramel-drizzled Americano.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Even his daily treat on the way to work - an Americano from a local cafe - has suddenly surged 26% from 230 to 290 roubles.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

“I’ll enjoy the drink,” Nam said in Korean after Choi dropped by the store again with a Starbucks iced Americano for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2024

Bar Americano shares a 50-seat patio with Il Viale Espresso Bar down the hallway.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

“Oh, I’ve known a few. Yes. A few. You know, it’s an Americano that owns the finca back there.”

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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