mocha

noun

mo·​cha ˈmō-kə 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The lineup also includes Nigel's Go-to Doppio, an espresso con panna with mocha sauce, as well as Emily's Fave Iced Chai, an iced chai latte with almond milk and sugar-free caramel. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Your final morning starts at Azur Café near the Champs-Élysées, known for Turkish eggs and an exceptional mocha. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026

It’s known for Turkish eggs and exceptional mocha, with friendly staff and solid value. —Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026

The bias cut drapes smoothly, and the mocha dot print (my favorite option) adds a subtle statement without feeling too loud. —Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mocha, Yemen

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for mocha

• boca
• bocca
• broca
• cloaca
• coca
• loca
• phoca
• tapioca

Kids Definition

mocha

noun

mo·​cha ˈmō-kə 

1

: coffee of high quality grown in Arabia

2

: a mixture of coffee and chocolate

Geographical Definition

Mocha

geographical name

Mo·​cha ˈmō-kə 

variants or Arabic Al Mukhā

ˌäl-mu̇-ˈḵä 

town and port on the Red Sea in southwestern Yemen population 10,428