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macchiato

macchiato

11 3.7
A small coffee made with espresso and a little milk
  • noun
  • /mɑːˈkiːɑːtoʊ/
translation icon : macchiato
  • I ordered a macchiato with just a hint of milk to enjoy its rich flavor.
  • caramel macchiato
  • espresso macchiato
  • latte macchiato

I would like a triple shot caramel macchiato from Starbucks.

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Examples

  • The long-haired waiter delivered my espresso macchiato.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • - I got two macchiatos for Stephanie.

  • Will you make me a double macchiato, please?

  • Can I get a cloud caramel macchiato please?

  • Can I get a caramel macchiato?

  • Double macchiato, low foam, low-fat.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • Espresso macchiato for me, double cappuccino for her.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • I would like a triple shot caramel macchiato from Starbucks.

  • Uh, decaf caramel macchiato, extra foam.

  • The open and homey space encourages a sense of community, and this community adores their Spicy Hot Chocolate (made with Equal Exchange chocolate) and their Traditional Macchiato.

    Blog text (4)

Synonyms

coffee
vsmacchiato
1.0

A hot drink made by brewing roasted, ground beans with water

is a specific espresso drink mixed with a small amount of milk for layering

How Milky

latte
132 1.3
cappuccino
130 2.5
macchiato
11 3.7
espresso
88 3.2

Surface Forms

macchiato singular
macchiatos plural

Etymology

Macchiato comes from the Italian verb macchiare, meaning 'to stain', and the noun macchia, 'a spot'. A coffee macchiato is literally espresso 'stained' or 'spotted' with a small amount of milk, so the name helps you remember the drink as a dark coffee with a light spot on top.