Espresso

Etymology

From , from , form of , from , from + .

Some sources derive the term from “expressly (‘individually, directly’) made for the customer”, or as “fast” (Italian also meaning “fast”, as in English ) but these are not widely credited.

Noun

1. A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.
2. A drink that includes espresso as an ingredient.