mocha

noun

mo·​cha ˈmō-kə How to pronounce mocha (audio)
1
a(1)
: the small, irregular-shaped coffee beans of plants grown in the mountainous regions of Yemen that produce an earthy, strong coffee of usually medium to high acidity
Mocha beans, from Yemen, confer a winey accent to mellow-tasting Java beans from Indonesia.Consumer Reports
also : the coffee prepared from mocha beans
(2)
: a similar coffee grown in Ethiopia
b
: a flavoring made of a strong coffee infusion or of a mixture of cocoa or chocolate with coffee
2
: a pliable suede-finished glove leather from African sheepskins
3
: a dark chocolate-brown color

Examples of mocha in a Sentence

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This Merlot features plum, raspberry, and a hint of mocha, with a smooth, medium-bodied finish. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Smooth tannins lead the way to flavors of black currant, red plum, and a touch of mocha in the finish. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024 This holiday edition has two delicious limited-edition flavors: Biscotti (a sheer almond tint) and Espresso (a warm mocha). Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2024 Iced Mocha Iced mochas blend espresso, cold milk, ice, and chocolate syrup to create a dessert-like drink with a caffeine boost. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mocha 

Word History

Etymology

Mocha, Yemen

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of mocha was in 1773

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“Mocha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mocha. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

mocha

noun
mo·​cha ˈmō-kə How to pronounce mocha (audio)
1
: coffee of high quality grown in Arabia
2
: a mixture of coffee and chocolate

Geographical Definition

Mocha

geographical name

Mo·​cha ˈmō-kə How to pronounce Mocha (audio)
variants or Arabic Al Mukhā
town and port on the Red Sea in southwestern Yemen population 10,428

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