flat white

[ flat-hwahyt, wahyt ]

/ ˈflæt ˈʰwaɪt, ˈwaɪt /

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noun

a hot beverage consisting of espresso and nonfrothy steamed milk.

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Origin of flat white

First recorded in 1970–75

Yan spent, all told, many weeks gazing spellbound, with his nose flat white against that window.
Two Little Savages|Ernest Thompson Seton
About fifteen men formed the escort, their white blouses and flat white caps forming a striking feature in the landscape.
Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan|Pter Vay
When they came out on the flat white expanse of roof, Sanda gave a cry of surprised admiration.
A Soldier of the Legion|C. N. Williamson
The Bearnais lifted his "boina," or flat white cap, which he had resumed at the close of worship, as was his right.
The White Plumes of Navarre|Samuel Rutherford Crockett

She had yet to administer to him the contents of the black bottle, reinforced by the ingredient contained in the flat white bag.
The Opened Shutters|Clara Louise Burnham