# Latte

/ˈlɑːteɪ/ (US) · /ˈlæteɪ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

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

## Definition

a hot drink made by mixing a small amount of strong espresso coffee with a lot of steamed milk, often topped with a thin layer of foam

For teachers: a coffee-based beverage consisting of one or more shots of espresso combined with a significant volume of steamed milk, typically finished with a thin layer of microfoam.

## Examples

- I would like a hot latte with sugar, please.
- The barista spent a few extra seconds pouring the milk to create a beautiful heart shape in the latte's foam.
- The quality of a latte depends not only on the espresso's extraction but also on the texture of the microfoam, which should be silky rather than aerated.

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