Americano

Pronunciation: /əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnoʊ/

Americano (noun)

  1. A coffee drink made by adding hot water to espresso, making it taste less strong.
  2. A name used in cafés for an espresso diluted with hot water.

Examples

  • I ordered an Americano with hot water.
  • She prefers Americano because it tastes lighter.