How to Use espresso in a Sentence

espresso

noun
  • Take a cup, give me an espresso.
    — Sam Joseph, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Ah, but enough of this espresso rush.
    — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The shop will serve pourovers, espresso drinks and more.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Add a shot of espresso to add a caffeine boost.
    — Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Italy will have the espresso machine at the ready.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Option to add a shot of espresso too.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Some might call it an espresso shot for your under eyes!
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
  • Italians love their espresso and many start their day with it.
    — Anna Francese Gass, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Fans loved the espresso machine in the dugout.
    — Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Add the ice cream, milk and espresso into a blender and puree.
    — ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Tasters agreed that the roasty flavor was akin to a strong espresso.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
  • There will also be a stand-alone ice cream shop and an espresso bar.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Rich red and espresso brown meet for a lush, vampy winter nail shade.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Add a shot of espresso or a splash of black coffee to make a cafe mocha.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Shop the style in classic black, fawn, sage, and espresso spot.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Built for espresso/lungo, not big mugs.
    — Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Wake up, shower, get ready, make espresso.
    — R29 Team, Refinery29, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The buzz of an espresso machine.
    — Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 24 Dec. 2025
  • The espresso should come one-half to three-quarters of the way up the scoop.
    — New York Times, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Quills serves the usual espresso drinks and iced drinks as well as scones and snacks.
    — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2021
  • It's built for espresso-style drinks rather than huge mugs, which makes sense in a small kitchen.
    — Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • And what's more timeless than this brown espresso suede knee-high block-heel boot?
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Oct. 2022
  • This work week has been a drudge, and the first two espresso shots are not keeping pace.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Bring this coupon to a store to get a free espresso drink Friday.
    — Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, 3 June 2022
  • The new espresso machine is parked right in the middle of the bar.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 29 Oct. 2020
  • Or, try a cup of vanilla gelato topped with a shot of hot espresso.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 7 Oct. 2020
  • Cap it off with a strong espresso, known locally as a short black.
    — Lauren Quaintance, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Even fans of darker espresso blends can enjoy the mocha note.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
  • These espresso cups will be a bright spot in their caffeine routine.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Try this espresso technique with a French press.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026

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