noun
amaretto
am-uh-RET-oh/æmʌrˈɛtoʊ/
A sweet Italian almond-flavored liqueur.
A small glass of amber amaretto stands beside a few almonds.
Etymology
The supplied account connects the name with almond, matching the liqueur’s characteristic flavor, but does not establish the Italian form behind that connection.
In context
we're going to be reviewing laszlo roni amaretto
More examples
- A small glass of amaretto accompanies the coffee.
- The recipe uses amaretto for its almond flavor.
- She chooses a bottle of Italian amaretto as a gift.
Similar words
- liqueur
- The broader category of sweetened flavored alcoholic drinks.