1. Espresso, pronounced: American /e?spreso?/; British /e?spres?/.

2. Definition: n. (boiled with steam and pressure) strong coffee. n. (Espresso) personal name; (France, Italy) Espresso.

3. Example: I drank an espresso to give me some energy, but it didnt quite have the desired effect. I drank a cup of espresso to give me some energy, but it didnt quite have the desired effect.