In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
nearness, closeness
(noun) the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance; “the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
nearness (usually uncountable, plural nearnesses)
The state of being near; closeness; intimacy.
Stinginess.
• closeness
• proximity
• distantness
• remoteness
• ensnares
Source: Wiktionary
Near"ness, n.
Definition: The state or quality of being near; -- used in the various senses of the adjective.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.