Definition, synonyms and related words
Of a cup of coffee: smaller than venti but larger than tall, usually 16 ounces.
"The old dictionary listed "grande" as an alternative form of "grand.""
Alternative form of grand
In plain English: Grande means big, large, or tall when describing something's size.
"She ordered a grande coffee for her morning routine."
Usage: In the context of ordering coffee at Starbucks, grande refers to a medium-sized drink that is sixteen ounces and sits between the small "tall" and large "venti." Use this term specifically when communicating with baristas in their store rather than as a general adjective for size.
Grande was borrowed directly into English from the Italian word meaning "great." It entered usage alongside its doublets grand and grandee, sharing the same fundamental sense of greatness or high rank.