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Definition of cappuccino

cappuccino

/ˌkæp.əˈtʃiː.noʊ/
cap · puc · ci · no
Plural:cappuccinos
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cappuccino Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An espresso-based coffee drink originating in Italy, traditionally prepared with equal parts of double espresso, steamed milk, and steamed milk foam on top.

Example

"She ordered a hot cappuccino and a freshly baked croissant to start her morning at the café."

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• Rhymes for cappuccino

• Nearby Words

capo
capoeira
capper
cappuccino
caprese
capri
caprice

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'cappuccino', originally meaning 'little hood'. It was named after the Capuchin friars because the color of the espresso mixed with frothed milk closely resembled the distinctive light brown color of their hooded habits.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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