demitasse
noun
demi·tasse
| \ ˈde-mi-ˌtas
, -ˌtäs, -mē-\
, -ˌtäs, -mē-\
Definition of demitasse
: a small cup of black coffee
also
: the cup used to serve it
Examples of demitasse in a Sentence
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Arrange 12 oven-safe espresso (demitasse) cups about two inches apart on baking sheet; set aside. 2. — House Beautiful, "Sandra Lee's Mini Chicken Potpies," 12 Sep. 2012 This is bookended by the signature dessert — Coffee and Donuts, small doughnuts and a demitasse filled with cappuccino semifreddo — one of several sweets that round out the 12-plus-course menu. — Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, "The French Laundry has successfully reinvented itself," 5 Jan. 2018 A few radish slices are a gentle nod to the French fondness for radishes with butter; a demitasse-size pour of verjus offers tangy contrast. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Review: Ruxbin grows up with clean-line decor that matches chef Kim's precise cooking," 7 July 2017 There may even be a coffee ceremony going on, with incense burning as demitasse cups are filled with pungent black liquid. — Nicolas Niarchos, The New Yorker, "A Vegan Ethiopian Feast at Bunna Café," 27 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'demitasse.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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demitasse
noun
English Language Learners Definition of demitasse
chiefly US
: a small amount of black coffee that is served in a small cup
also
: the cup used to serve it
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