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Cappuccino: meaning, definitions and examples

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cappuccino

 

[ kæp.ʊˈtʃiː.noʊ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beverage, food

Cappuccino is a popular coffee drink that originated in Italy. It is traditionally made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. The drink is known for its rich flavor and creamy texture, often enjoyed as a breakfast beverage. Cappuccino can be enhanced with various flavors or toppings, such as cocoa powder or cinnamon. It is typically served in a small cup, emphasizing its strong coffee essence while maintaining a balanced sweetness.

Synonyms

coffee, espresso-based drink, milk coffee

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a cappuccino at the café.
  • She loves to drink cappuccino in the morning.
  • The cappuccino was topped with a sprinkle of cocoa.
  • He prefers his cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso.

Translations

Translations of the word "cappuccino" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cappuccino

🇮🇳 कैपुचीनो

🇩🇪 Cappuccino

🇮🇩 cappuccino

🇺🇦 капітан

🇵🇱 cappuccino

🇯🇵 カプチーノ

🇫🇷 cappuccino

🇪🇸 cappuccino

🇹🇷 cappuccino

🇰🇷 카푸치노

🇸🇦 كابتشينو

🇨🇿 cappuccino

🇸🇰 cappuccino

🇨🇳 卡布奇诺

🇸🇮 cappuccino

🇮🇸 cappuccino

🇰🇿 капучино

🇬🇪 კაპუჩინო

🇦🇿 kappuccino

🇲🇽 cappuccino

Etymology

The word 'cappuccino' has its origins in the Capuchin friars, named after the color of their robes, which resembled the drink's tan color. The term likely entered the vocabulary of coffee enthusiasts in the early 20th century. The drink itself, however, became popular in Italy post-World War II, as espresso machines became more widely used. The cappuccino evolved from the earlier 'caffè e latte,' which was a more straightforward combination of coffee and milk. Over time, cappuccino's characteristics became refined, with specific ratios of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. The drink gained international fame in the 1980s and 1990s, coinciding with the global coffee culture surge, leading to variations and creative presentations worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,851 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.