mocha

[ moh-kuh ]

noun

1. (initial capital letter) Also a seaport in the Republic of Yemen on the Red Sea.
2. a choice variety of coffee, originally grown in Arabia.
3. a flavoring obtained from a coffee infusion or a combined infusion of chocolate and coffee.
4. a brownish chocolate color.
5. a glove leather, finer and thinner than doeskin, the best grades of which are made from Arabian goatskins.

Mocha

¹

/ ˈmɒkə /

noun

1. a port in Yemen, on the Red Sea; in the former North Yemen until 1990: formerly important for the export of Arabian coffee. Pop: 14 562 (2005 est)

mocha

²

/ ˈmɒkə /

noun

1. a strongly flavoured dark brown coffee originally imported from Arabia
2. a flavouring made from coffee and chocolate
3. a soft glove leather with a suede finish, made from goatskin or sheepskin
4. 1. a dark brown colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      mocha shoes

Word History and Origins

Origin of mocha¹

1765–75 mocha fordef 2

Example Sentences

“I have a delicious mocha flavored granola recipe in my new cookbook that utilizes spent coffee grounds to enhance the chocolate flavor,” she said.

From Salon

They’re brewed here by the potful, along with Bold Black Mamba — a nod to “Kill Bill” — plus cold brew and sweetened coffee concoctions such as lavender vanilla, raspberry mocha and butterscotch caramel.

From Los Angeles Times

When I think of a peppermint mocha, I think of something that’s rich yet invigorating and just a little bit surprising — exactly like this 2019 mystery novel.

From Seattle Times

When I was in college, I’d come home for Thanksgiving break and flip on Jodie Foster’s “Home for the Holidays” while sipping a peppermint mocha.

From New York Times

A new fleet of Northwest-themed trains will make its debut in 2026, hitting the tracks with an “evergreen and mocha” color scheme and graphics of Mount Hood and Mount Rainier on each car.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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