cappuccino
Definition
Noun: 1. A hot coffee drink: A beverage made with equal parts of espresso and steamed milk, typically topped with a layer of frothed milk foam. It is often dusted with a small amount of cocoa powder or cinnamon.
Usage
- Countable Noun: "Cappuccino" is a countable noun. You can order one cappuccino, two cappuccinos, etc.
- Common Contexts: The word is used when ordering in cafes, discussing coffee preferences, or describing a beverage.
- Typical Constructions: , , .
Examples
- Basic Usage:
- I'll have a cappuccino and a croissant, please.
- She prefers a cappuccino in the morning because of the frothy milk.
- This café makes the best cappuccino in town.
- With Modifiers:
- A large cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso.
- He likes his cappuccino dry (with more foam than steamed milk).
Advanced Usage
- "Cappuccino" in Cultural Context: In many countries, a cappuccino is traditionally consumed only in the morning, not after a meal.
- In Italy, it's unusual to order a cappuccino after 11 a.m.
- As a Modifier: The word can be used adjectivally to describe other items that are coffee-flavored or reminiscent of the drink.
- A cappuccino cake.
- A cappuccino-colored sweater.
Variants and Related Words
- Cappuccino Freddo (Iced Cappuccino): A cold version of the drink.
- Espresso: The strong coffee base used in a cappuccino.
- Latte: A similar coffee drink made with more steamed milk and less foam than a cappuccino.
- Macchiato: An espresso "stained" with a small amount of milk foam.
Synonyms
- Coffee drink: (General term)
- Frothy coffee: (Descriptive term emphasizing the foam)
Related Phrases
- Skinny cappuccino: A cappuccino made with skimmed or non-fat milk.
- Double cappuccino: A cappuccino made with a double shot of espresso.
Noun
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equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream
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