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Definition of latte

latte

/ˈlɑːteɪ/
lat · te
Plural:lattes
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• noun

1

A hot or iced beverage consisting of one or more shots of espresso mixed with a substantial amount of steamed milk, typically topped with a thin layer of milk foam.

Example

"She stopped by the corner café to order a vanilla latte before heading to her morning lecture."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In English-speaking countries, a 'latte' specifically refers to an espresso-based coffee drink, but in Italy, the word simply means 'milk,' meaning an order for a 'latte' there will usually result in a glass of plain milk.

• Rhymes for latte

• Nearby Words

latourell
latrine
lats
latte
latter
latterly
lattice

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'latte' (milk), which is a shortening of 'caffè latte' (coffee and milk). It ultimately derives from the Latin 'lac' or 'lactis' meaning milk.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Latte. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/latte
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