espresso — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.

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   It is no surprise that over the last decade the more moneyed elements of the coffee industry have been trying to figure out how to simplify espresso brewing to the point that a consumer can produce a properly rich, smooth-tasting espresso shot without struggling through a complicated process that can be as daunting as upgrading to Vista or assembling a glass-fronted display case from Ikea. […] To conclude, here in tabular form is a summary of our ratings of espressos produced from thirty pod, capsule and disc blends.

2. A drink that includes espresso as an ingredient.

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Noun

1. strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans

   Broader terms

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