| Main Entry: | macchiato |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an espresso drink with a teaspoon or two of steamed milk on top; also written macchiatto |
| Example: | Paul often orders a Caramel Macchiato. |
| Etymology: | short for caffè macchiato or espresso macchiato; Ital. 'marked with spots' |
| Usage: | pl. macchiatos; cooking |