venti en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- vĕn'·ti
- /ˈvɛnti/
- (US) audio
Etymology
PIE word *dwóh₁ From the Italian venti (“twenty [ounces]”).
Meanings
- (US, not-comparable, of a cup of coffee) Larger than grande, usually 20 ounces (~ 0.6 l).
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venti en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- vĕn'·ti
- /ˈvɛnti/
- (US) audio
Etymology
PIE word *dwóh₁ From the Italian venti (“twenty [ounces]”).
Meanings
-
(US) A cup of coffee larger than grande, usually 20 ounces.
"They always order ventis," a cashier said brightly, "and are great tippers."
2002 July 14, Judith Matloff, “Whose Neighborhood?”, in The New York Times, page 3:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ventis | Number=Plur | lexicographic |