# cappuccino

/ˌkæˌpuˈtʃinoʊ/ (US) · /kˌæpuːtʃˈiːnəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cappuccino
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a coffee drink made with equal parts of steamed milk and espresso, topped with a layer of foam. It is usually served in a small cup.

For teachers: a coffee beverage consisting of equal parts of steamed milk and espresso, topped with a layer of foam. The term is derived from the Italian word for 'hat', referring to the foam topping.

## Examples

- I usually order a cappuccino in the morning.
- The barista prepared a perfect cappuccino by carefully balancing the milk foam with the strong espresso.
- While the traditional cappuccino maintains a strict ratio of one-third espresso, one-third steamed milk, and one-third foam, modern variations often allow for more flexibility in the proportions.

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