Macchiato
[mah-kee-ah-toh; Italian mahk-kyah-taw] /ˌmɑ kiˈɑ toʊ; Italian mɑkˈkyɑ tɔ/
noun, plural macchiatos.
1.
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/ˌmækɪˈɑːtəʊ/
noun (pl) -tos
1.
espresso coffee served with a dash of hot or cold milk
noun
an espresso drink with a teaspoon or two of steamed milk on top; also written macchiatto
Examples
Paul often orders a Caramel Macchiato.
Word Origin
short for caffè macchiato or espresso macchiato; Ital. ‘marked with spots’
Usage Note
pl. macchiatos; cooking
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