Barista Word Search

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Barista, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the tools, duties, and vocabulary of a job sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.

Words to find: ESPRESSO, LATTE, CAPPUCCINO, CROISSANT, SANDWICH, SALAD, BARISTA, COUNTER, REGISTER, APRON, MACHINE, TAMPER.

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Barista word list, defined

ESPRESSO /ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/ · noun
A small, concentrated shot of coffee made by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans; also refers to the coffee beans or blend roasted and ground for making this drink. Related: demitasse, shot, coffee.
LATTE /ˈlɑːteɪ/ · noun
A coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, often topped with a thin layer of foam. In Italian restaurant terminology, the word also means “milk.”
CAPPUCCINO /ˌkæpuˈtʃiːnoʊ/ · noun
An espresso-based coffee drink made with steamed milk and topped with a thick layer of foamed milk, traditionally served in a small cup. The name derives from the resemblance of its brown colour to the habits worn by Capuchin friars. Related: latte, espresso macchiato, flat white.
CROISSANT /ˈkrwʌsɒ̃/ · noun
A crescent-shaped roll of flaky, buttery, leavened pastry made from laminated dough, of French origin, typically eaten at breakfast. Related: pastry roll, crescent roll, breakfast pastry, buttery roll.
SANDWICH /ˈsænwɪdʒ/ · noun and verb
As a noun, a sandwich is two or more slices of bread or similar food, usually with a filling such as meat, cheese, or vegetables between them. As a verb, to sandwich something means to place it between two other things. Related: insert, enclose, interpose, put between.
SALAD /ˈsæləd/ · noun
A dish of vegetables, especially raw leafy greens, served with a dressing or seasoning. The word can also refer more broadly to a cold dish in which vegetables, fruit, or other ingredients are mixed and lightly dressed. Related: greens, salad greens, sallet.
BARISTA /bəˈriːstə/ · noun
A person whose job is to prepare and serve coffee, especially espresso-based drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos, typically in a café or coffee bar. Related: coffee maker, barperson, bartender, café worker.
COUNTER /ˈkaʊntər/ · noun
A long flat surface on which goods are displayed or served in a shop, or on which food is prepared; more broadly, a person or thing that counts, and (in another sense) an opposing force or response. Related: worktop, work surface, tabletop, bar.
REGISTER /ˈrɛdʒɪstə(r)/ · noun and verb
A register is a record, list, or official account in which entries are made; by extension, it can refer to a range, level, style, or device associated with recording. As a verb, register means to record an entry, enroll or arrange for participation, become known or displayed, or achieve a specified value. Related: record, list, log, roster.
APRON /ˈeɪprən/ · noun
A protective garment worn over the front of the body, typically tied at the waist, to shield clothing while cooking, working, or performing messy tasks; also used more broadly for any protective barrier or surface resembling such a garment. Related: pinafore, smock, overall.
MACHINE /məˈʃiːn/ · noun and verb
A machine is a device or system that uses mechanical, electrical, electronic, or other power to perform a defined function. As a verb, it means to operate a device or to produce or process something in a highly systematic way. Related: device, apparatus, mechanism, instrument.
TAMPER /ˈtæmpər/ · verb and noun
As a verb, to interfere with or alter something without authorization, especially a mechanism, document, or record. As a noun, an act of unauthorized interference; more rarely, a tool used to pack material firmly into a container. Related: interfere, meddle, manipulate, alter.

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