Word
americano
PhoneticsA·mer·i·ca·no
US/əˌmerɪˈkɑːnoʊ/
UK/əˌmerɪˈkɑːnəʊ/
Definition
n. a popular type of coffee made by adding hot water to a strong shot of espresso, making it taste similar to filtered drip coffee but with a different aroma
n. a beverage consisting of espresso shots diluted with hot water, typically maintaining the strength of traditional drip coffee while preserving the distinct flavor profile of the espresso extraction process.
Examples
“I would like a hot Americano with a little bit of cold milk, please.”
“Since he finds straight espresso too intense, he usually orders an Americano to sip on during his morning meetings.”
“The barista explained that pouring the espresso over the water, rather than vice versa, helps preserve the crema and distinguishes a Long Black from a standard Americano.”
Examples
simple
“I would like a hot Americano with a little bit of cold milk, please.”
contextual
“Since he finds straight espresso too intense, he usually orders an Americano to sip on during his morning meetings.”
complex
“The barista explained that pouring the espresso over the water, rather than vice versa, helps preserve the crema and distinguishes a Long Black from a standard Americano.”
Real-World Examples
“An Americano is a double espresso pulled into your cup, followed by 4-6 oz of hot water at around 200°F.” “An Americano is one of the most misunderstood drinks on a café menu — described as "watered-down espresso" by people who have never made one properly, and quietly ordered every morning by people who know exactly what they are doing.” Etymology
Originating from Italian 'caffè americano,' meaning 'American coffee.' It is widely believed to have been popularized during World War II by American G.I.s who diluted Italian espresso to mimic the coffee from home.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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