cappuccino

[ kap-oo-chee-noh, kah-poo-; Italian kahp-poot-chee-naw ]

/ ˌkæp ʊˈtʃi noʊ, ˌkɑ pʊ-; Italian ˌkɑp putˈtʃi nɔ /

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noun, plural cap·puc·ci·nos

a hot beverage consisting of espresso and foamed milk, often served with powdered cinnamon and topped with whipped cream.

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Origin of cappuccino

1945–50; <Italian: literally, Capuchin, so called from a fancied resemblance of the drink's color to the color of a Capuchin habit

Words nearby cappuccino

cappelletti, capper, capping, capping fee, cap pistol, cappuccino, Capra, Capraesque, capreolate, caprese, Capri

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How to use cappuccino in a sentence

When I feel the first inklings of a chill in the air, I gladly replace iced Americanos with steaming oat milk cappuccinos, exchange tossed salads for hearty roasted vegetables, and dig into my box of warming spices.
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It also offers four brew styles, including a classic, balanced coffee, rich brew with a more intense flavor, iced coffee, or super rich concoctions for cappuccinos, lattes, and other specialty drinks.
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A café in the Parisian style, it will lean heavily on croissants and cappuccinos during the day, moving to Champagne and larger savory dishes by night.
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Francis then supposedly told the officer that he was the one giving orders now and ordered a cappuccino for the Swiss soldier.
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It was July of 2010, and my biggest worry at the time was whether or not we should spring for the cappuccino bar at the reception.
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She celebrated over a cappuccino with her Perugian lawyer Luciano Ghirga.
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Recipe This is the season for panettone and it makes the perfect breakfast pairing to my morning cappuccino!
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This is the season for panettone and it makes the perfect breakfast pairing to my morning cappuccino!
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She kept her face still and neutral, and calmly swallowed her cappuccino.
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British Dictionary definitions for cappuccino

cappuccino

/ (ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnəʊ) /

noun plural -nos

coffee with steamed milk, sometimes served with whipped cream or sprinkled with powdered chocolate

Word Origin for cappuccino

Italian: capuchin

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