1. small cups used for serving strong black coffee, especially espresso, or the coffee served in such cups

Examples

• The waiter brought demitasses of espresso after dinner.
• She collected antique demitasses from various European countries.
• The café served Turkish coffee in delicate porcelain demitasses.
• Each demitasse held only about two ounces of the strong brew.
• The elegant demitasses were decorated with gold trim.
• He sipped slowly from the tiny demitasse, savoring the rich flavor.