1. a small cup used for serving strong black coffee, especially espresso
2. the strong black coffee served in such a cup

Examples

• She sipped her coffee from a delicate porcelain demitasse.
• The waiter brought demitasses of espresso after dinner.
• The antique demitasse set was her grandmother’s pride and joy.
• He ordered a demitasse instead of a full cup of coffee.
• The restaurant served demitasse with small spoons and sugar cubes.
• She collected vintage demitasses from different countries.