espousal
- n archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
- n the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
- n the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
espresso
- n strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans
espresso maker
- n a coffee maker that forces live steam under pressure through dark roasted coffee grounds
esprit de corps
- n the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed