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Definition of macchiato

macchiato

/ˌmɑː.kiˈɑː.toʊ/
mac · chi · a · to
Plural:macchiatos
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• noun

1

An espresso coffee drink topped with a small amount of foamed or steamed milk, or alternatively a glass of steamed milk marked with a shot of espresso.

Example

"The barista served a traditional macchiato in a small ceramic demitasse cup."

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Word Nuance & Usage

An 'espresso macchiato' is primarily espresso topped with a tiny dash of milk, whereas a 'latte macchiato' is primarily steamed milk marked with a shot of espresso.

• Rhymes for macchiato

• Nearby Words

macau
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macdonnell
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'macchiato' ('spotted' or 'stained'), the past participle of 'macchiare' ('to stain or mark'), ultimately from Latin 'macula' ('spot' or 'blemish').

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