americano
- noun
- /əˈmɛrɪˌnoʊ/
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americano
- At the coffee shop, I ordered an americano and enjoyed its rich flavor.
Examples
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Every morning, I start my day with a hot americano to wake me up.
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She prefers an americano over a regular cup of coffee because it's less bitter.
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So just made an americano for Danny and now a cappuccino for Sally Ellen.
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When I was trying to cut back, I'd drink an Americano (espresso and hot water) instead of a regular drip cup," Alannah explained.
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I usually brew myself a double shot of espresso in the mornings, and if my little one is peacefully asleep, I will add hot water for an Americano or steamed milk for a cappuccino.
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Americano for the coffee is short for Italian caffè americano, which means 'American coffee'. During the Second World War American soldiers often added hot water to espresso to make it taste like the coffee they knew at home, so an americano is espresso with hot water.
