espresso
espresso
/ˌɛs ˈprɛ soʊ/
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Definition(s):
- (n) strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans
Usage(s):
- His latest gastronovelty: solid espresso, dubbed spesso.
- After searching Italy for the perfect espresso, our correspondent finally divines the elixir's deepest mysteries right next door.
- Six years ago, Starbucks moved from manual to semiautomatic espresso machines.
Quotes
- "With the Google inventory the Espresso Book Machine will make it possible for readers everywhere to have access to millions of digital titles in multiple languages, including rare and out of print public domain titles," Jason Epstein, chairman...on Sep 17, 2009 By: Jason Epstein Source: Xinhua
- "I'm going to have a double shot of espresso tomorrow morning," Jensen said, "and I'll be ready."on Aug 9, 2008 By: Larsen Jensen Source: USA Today
- "We are proud to partner with the top brand name in sparkling beverages to offer the illy taste to a new range of consumers as well as those who love our traditional espresso tastes to meet new consumption moments," said Andrea Illy chairman,...on Oct 15, 2007 By: Andrea Source: Business Wire (press release)
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