flat white

[ flat hwahyt, wahyt ]

noun

1. a hot beverage consisting of espresso and nonfrothy steamed milk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flat white¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Yan spent, all told, many weeks gazing spellbound, with his nose flat white against that window.

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About fifteen men formed the escort, their white blouses and flat white caps forming a striking feature in the landscape.

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When they came out on the flat white expanse of roof, Sanda gave a cry of surprised admiration.

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The Bearnais lifted his "boina," or flat white cap, which he had resumed at the close of worship, as was his right.

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She had yet to administer to him the contents of the black bottle, reinforced by the ingredient contained in the flat white bag.

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