grande

adj. a medium-large size for a drink, usually 16 ounces (about 450 ml), in some coffee shops.

adj. denoting a specific size of beverage, typically 16 fluid ounces, popularized by international coffee chains. Non-gradable in this commercial context.

“I would like a grande latte with oat milk, please.”

“The customer hesitated between the tall and the grande, eventually deciding that sixteen ounces of caffeine was necessary for the morning meeting.”

American English

n. a cup of coffee or another drink in a grande size.

n. a beverage served in a 16-ounce container.

“She ordered two grandes and a blueberry muffin.”

“By the time the third grande was finished, he felt alert enough to tackle the complex data analysis required for the project.”

American English · Informal

n. a person of high social rank or importance, especially in Spain or Portugal.

n. a variant spelling of 'grandee', referring to a nobleman of the highest rank or a person of high station. Often used figuratively to describe influential figures in an industry.

“The local grande hosted a dinner for the visiting diplomats.”

“The tech grande exerted significant influence over the city's urban planning, much to the chagrin of local community organisers.”

Literary · Formal