# Americano

/əˌmerɪˈkɑːnoʊ/ (US) · /əˌmerɪˈkɑːnəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/americano
Updated: 2026-09-20

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

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