lat·te

[lah-tey]
noun
hot espresso with steamed milk, usually topped with foamed milk.
Also called caffè latte.


Origin:
1990–95; < Italian (caffè) latte (coffee with) milk

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latte (ˈlæteɪ, ˈlɑːteɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
coffee made with hot milk
 
[C20: from Italian (caffè e) latte (coffee and) milk]

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Word Origin & History

latte
by 1990, espresso coffee with milk, short for caffè latte, from It., lit. "milk coffee" (see cafe au lait).
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Example sentences
Then you could drink your latte while the car charges.
Provided you are on your toes, you can be out of there with your latte in a
  couple of minutes.
If someone turns to their cell phone to find the nearest coffee shop, they
  might get a coupon for a second latte free.
Something to ponder over your next cup of steaming latte.
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