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Tall vs Venti - What's the difference?

tall | venti |

In chiefly|us|of a cup of coffee|lang=en terms the difference between tall and venti

is that tall is (chiefly|us|of a cup of coffee) a cup of coffee smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces while venti is (chiefly|us|of a cup of coffee) larger than grande, usually 20 ounces.

As adjectives the difference between tall and venti

is that tall is (of a person) having a vertical extent greater than the average for example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall while venti is (chiefly|us|of a cup of coffee) larger than grande, usually 20 ounces.

As a noun venti is

(chiefly|us) a cup of coffee larger than grande, usually 20 ounces.

tall

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.
  • *
    • , title=(The Celebrity), chapter=5 , passage=Then came a maid with hand-bag and shawls, and after her a tall young lady. She stood for a moment holding her skirt above the grimy steps,
  • Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent; high.
  • (of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.
  • (chiefly, US, of a cup of coffee) A cup of coffee smaller than grande, usually 8 ounces.
  • (obsolete) Obsequious; obedient.
  • (obsolete) Seemly; suitable; fitting, becoming, comely; attractive, handsome.
  • (obsolete) Bold; brave; courageous; valiant.
  • (archaic) Fine; proper; admirable; great; excellent.

    • Antonyms

    * (of a person) short * (of a building) short, low, low-rise

    Derived terms

    * stand tall * tall in the saddle * tall order * tall story * tall tale

    venti

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (chiefly, US, of a cup of coffee) larger than grande, usually 20 ounces

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chiefly, US) A cup of coffee larger than grande, usually 20 ounces.
  • * (NY Times)
    • ''"They always order ventis," a cashier said brightly, "and are great tippers."

    See also

    * forty

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