Word
macchiato
Phoneticsmac·chi·a·to
US/ˌmɑːkiˈɑːtoʊ/
UK/ˌmækiˈɑːtəʊ/
Definition
n. a small coffee drink made with one shot of espresso and a tiny spoonful of warm milk foam on top to add color
n. an espresso-based beverage characterized by a small amount of foamed milk added to the top of the coffee to indicate its presence or 'stain' the surface.
Examples
“I would like to order one macchiato and a small cookie, please.”
“If you want the strong taste of espresso without the harshness, a macchiato is the perfect middle ground.”
“The barista meticulously dolloped a cloud-like portion of microfoam onto the crema, resulting in a textbook macchiato that balanced acidity with creamy sweetness.”
Examples
simple
“I would like to order one macchiato and a small cookie, please.”
contextual
“If you want the strong taste of espresso without the harshness, a macchiato is the perfect middle ground.”
complex
“The barista meticulously dolloped a cloud-like portion of microfoam onto the crema, resulting in a textbook macchiato that balanced acidity with creamy sweetness.”
Real-World Examples
“Some patrons may opt for a macchiato, which includes a spoonful of milk foam.” “Usually, a nice espresso or a macchiato, which is espresso with a touch of milk.” Etymology
Derived from the Italian word 'macchiato,' meaning 'stained' or 'spotted.' The term describes the way the espresso is marked by a small amount of milk.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.