americanos

Noun

americano (countable and uncountable, plural americanos)

1. A drink made of espresso coffee diluted with hot water.
   • Bond ordered an Americano and examined the sprinkling of over-dressed customers, mostly from Paris he guessed, who sat talking with focus and vivacity, creating that theatrically clubbable atmosphere of l'heure de l'apéritif.1953, Ian Fleming, “The Girl From Headquarters”, in Casino Royale, London: Pan Books, published 1955, page 37

   Synonyms:

   cafe americano, caffè americano, coffee americano

2. A cocktail made with Campari, sweet vermouth, and club soda.
   • The waiters wore striped waistcoats and green baize aprons. Bond ordered an Americano and examined the sprinkling of overdressed customers, mostly from Paris he guessed, who sat talking with focus and vivacity, creating that theatrically clubbable atmosphere of l'heure de l'aperitif.1953, Ian Fleming, Casino Royale, page 30

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