Americano

[ uh-mer-i-kan-oh, -kah-noh ]

noun

, plural A·mer·i·ca·nos.

1. a cocktail made with bitters, sweet vermouth, and soda water.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Americano¹

1940–45; < Spanish: American

Example Sentences

Per Starbucks policy, customers can add up to 4 ounces of any non-dairy milk of their choice at no extra cost to hot or iced brewed coffee or tea, cold brew and Americano drinks.

From Salon

Right now, I’m doing an iced Americano with a little regular whole milk.

From Los Angeles Times

I literally just splashed in some leftover black Dunkin' Americano that I had on hand and the bitter notes were perfect.

From Salon

A Starbucks spokesperson declined to comment on the lawsuit, but said customers could add up to 4 ounces of nondairy milk to hot or iced brewed coffee or tea, cold brew or Americano beverages at no charge.

From Los Angeles Times

Add soda water to the Milano-Torino, and it becomes an Americano.

From Seattle Times