Meaning of cappuccino | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk that has been steamed and/or frothed is added; (countable) a cup of this beverage.
   uncountable
2. Any of various similar drinks.
   countable, proscribed, uncountable
3. A medium- to dark-brown colour like that of the coffee drink (sense 1) or the habit of a Capuchin monk.
   also, attributive, uncountable

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Examples

“Caffè latte (served only in the morning) is coffee mixed with milk; cappuccino, or small cup, cheaper; […]”

““What will you have? A cappuccino? Two cappuccini,” […]”

“The waiter kissed his fingertips. “We have the best ice cream,” he announced. “Made on the premises. We have vanilla, cherry, rum, banana, strawberry—” / Jack stopped him. “You’ve hooked me,” he said. “Bring a dish of banana.” / “With hot chocolate sauce?” / “The works.” / “Nuts?” / “Everything!” / “And two cappuccini?” / “I think I’ll live dangerously and have a plain coffee with Amaretto on the side,” Jade said.”

“Formerly used only in Italy and Seattle, it includes such tongue activators as latte, lungo, cappuccino, ristretto, macchiato, mochaccino and Americano.”

“Cesare brought over three cappuccini.”

“In fact, a step from the corner of Grant Avenue and Broadway is a café called “La Tosca.” Scenes from the opera are painted on the walls; [Enrico] Caruso sings from the juke box, and you drink a cappuccino, gray, like the robe of a capuchin monk, and made of chocolate that is laced with brandy or rum, and heated by steam forced through coffee.”

“This Morning We Present The "Times Square"—a hat for gentlemen who appreciate the importance of correct attire. […] English Grey or Cappuccino Brown”

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