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amaretto

/ˌæm.əˈrɛt.oʊ/
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Plural:amarettos
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amaretto Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sweet Italian liqueur flavored with almonds or apricot kernels, possessing a distinctive bittersweet almond taste.

Example

"The pastry chef brushed the sponge cake with a splash of amaretto to enhance its nutty aroma."

2

A crisp, light Italian macaroon biscuit made with sugar, egg whites, and bitter almonds or apricot kernels (usually used in the plural form 'amaretti').

Example

"She served hot espresso alongside a plate of crisp amaretti."

• Rhymes for amaretto

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'amaretto', the diminutive of 'amaro' (meaning 'bitter'), ultimately from Latin 'amarus', referring to the slightly bitter almond-like flavor derived from apricot kernels or bitter almonds.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amaretto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amaretto
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