Demitasse (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small coffee cup; for serving black coffee.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She sipped her espresso from a delicate demitasse, savoring the rich flavor.
- The waiter presented him with a demitasse of strong black coffee to accompany his dessert.
- In Italy, it's traditional to serve espresso in a small demitasse cup after meals.
- She loved collecting antique demitasses, each one unique and beautiful in its own way.
- He poured himself a demitasse of black coffee, needing a caffeine boost to finish his project.
Meaning 2
Small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- After his morning walk, he sat down to enjoy a demitasse on the patio.
- The café served demitasse in tiny cups that were almost as decorative as they were functional.
- She always started her day with a demitasse, finding that it was just the right amount to get her going.
- The Italian restaurant ended each meal with a complimentary demitasse, a small cup of their signature strong espresso.
- With his breakfast, he had a demitasse of coffee so strong it could knock him off his chair if he wasn't careful.