Espresso
(noun)
A strong coffee made by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans.
Origin:
Italian, literally "pressed out", from the past participle of esprimere "press out".
Examples:
- I'll have an espresso, please.
- She ordered a double espresso to help her stay awake.
- He added a shot of espresso to his cappuccino to give it an extra kick.
- The espresso machine hissed and steamed as it brewed out a perfect shot.
- Espresso is the base for many other coffee drinks, such as lattes and cappuccinos.