Americano
noun
Amer·i·ca·no
ə-ˌmer-ə-ˈkä-nō 
-ˌme-rə-
plural Americanos
1
: coffee consisting of espresso diluted with hot water : café americano
Kudos went to an Americano with the ideal ratio of water to espresso.—
Andrea K. Scott
Andrea K. Scott2
or less commonly Americano cocktail
: a cocktail made from sweet vermouth, bitters, and soda water
Examples of Americano in a Sentence
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The Petit Jacques is an amalgam of Cocchi Americano, Salers Aperitif, lemon juice and Peychaud’s Bitters.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
In France, customers can opt for a Targaryen Iced Americano with cream cold foam for #TeamBlack or a Dracarys iced white mocha matcha tea latte with cream cold foam for #TeamGreen between June 27 and July 26.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 June 2024
The Oracle also has a hot water spout and an Americano button to automatically dispense water into your espresso shot after it’s done brewing.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 24 June 2024
The new coffee shop serves fan-favorites like the Best Drink Ever, which is a classic Americano with Better Buzz's signature vanilla powder, plus a brand-new line of energy drinks only available at the Phoenix location.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
Having a machine that can dispense a perfect Americano with just one touch is kind of a game changer.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2023
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
In France, customers can opt for a Targaryen Iced Americano with cream cold foam for #TeamBlack or a Dracarys iced white mocha matcha tea latte with cream cold foam for #TeamGreen between June 27 and July 26.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 June 2024
The Oracle also has a hot water spout and an Americano button to automatically dispense water into your espresso shot after it’s done brewing.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 24 June 2024
The new coffee shop serves fan-favorites like the Best Drink Ever, which is a classic Americano with Better Buzz's signature vanilla powder, plus a brand-new line of energy drinks only available at the Phoenix location.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024
Having a machine that can dispense a perfect Americano with just one touch is kind of a game changer.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2023
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“Americano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Americano. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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