cappuccino

noun

cap·​puc·​ci·​no ˌka-pə-ˈchē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce cappuccino (audio)
ˌkä-pü-
: espresso coffee topped with frothed hot milk or cream and often flavored with cinnamon

Examples of cappuccino in a Sentence

We stopped for dessert and cappuccinos.
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The beverage lineup includes espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccinos, cold and hot coffee, and specialty seasonal drinks. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 Over cappuccinos in the garden of the Chateau Marmont, Baron Cohen lets loose on the mounting backlash, his battles with studios and the $3 million day that nearly derailed his film. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 Items such as the coffee pots, dispensing nozzles for cappuccino and frazil machines must be washed and sanitized as needed. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Just next door its sibling coffee shop serves perfect cappuccinos and seasonal matcha potions. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cappuccino

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, Capuchin; from the likeness of its color to that of a Capuchin's habit

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cappuccino was in 1893

Rhymes for cappuccino

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“Cappuccino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cappuccino. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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