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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.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Americano1

1940–45; < Spanish: American

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Example Sentences

The canvas of Dark Americano (2012) is covered with both oil paint and dirt.

The pair was also reportedly serenaded by the jazz trio, Americano Social Club.

They make a mean (read: strong) iced Americano and both healthy eaters and indulgers will be sated.

Yet a priest may ask how an Americano comes far from his home to guard gold and a maid in Sonora?

Valguanera thought a moment, then he said, "Bring two horses; the Signor Americano will go with you,—do you understand?"

The Indians look on my cousin as one of themselves, and, if she married an Americano, she would leave the country.

Decidedly this Americano was delightful, and remarkably handsome; but then he said such dreadful things.

We only mind that Morales and the Americano should get none.

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