Americano
Americannoun
plural
AmericanosEtymology
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
Right now, I’m doing an iced Americano with a little regular whole milk.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024
Before the Negroni, there was the Americano, and before the Americano there was the Milano-Torino.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024
“An Americano from the Nueva Yores. He’s going to build a hotel back there.”
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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