mocha

noun

mo·cha | \ ˈmō-kə

Definition of mocha

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a(1) : a superior Arabian coffee consisting of small green or yellowish beans

(2) : a coffee of superior quality

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

Mocha

geographical name

Mo·cha | \ ˈmō-kə

variants: or Arabic Al Mukhā \ˌäl-mu̇-ˈḵä

Definition of Mocha (Entry 2 of 2)

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

Examples of mocha in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Here’s your excuse for treating yourself to that overpriced mocha latte – it has been scientifically proven that certain levels of ambient noise such as clattering of cups and the hiss of an espresso machine improves performance on creative tasks. — Dorothy Mitchell, USA TODAY, "11 Actionable Productivity Hacks for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs," 21 May 2018 The launch is the brand’s most inclusive range yet, featuring 40 shades ranging from alabaster to mocha, and in cool, neutral, olive, peach, rosy, and warm undertones. — Karina Hoshikawa, Teen Vogue, "Dior Launches Backstage Face and Body Foundation in 40 Shades," 29 May 2018 Last weekend, the shop featured a lavender and white mocha latte with an image of the sun. — Patricia Talorico, USA TODAY, "Selfie latte? Coffee shop machine will turn your face into foamy art," 26 Mar. 2018 The idea was widely ridiculed, but asking customers to contemplate the most consistently radioactive topic in American society while savoring their preferred combinations of soy, mocha, and caramel was certainly noteworthy. — Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker, "Starbucks and the Issue of White Space," 4 June 2017 Fans can expect coffee/mocha and cherry amaretto flavors to roll out soon, according to Cado's website. — Blake Bakkila, Health.com, "Avocado Lovers, Rejoice! Whole Foods Is Selling a Dairy-Free Avocado Ice Cream," 28 June 2018 One of the first images unveiled at Mug & Spoon was a mocha Irish cream latte featuring a shamrock and the words: Happy St. Patrick's Day. — Patricia Talorico, USA TODAY, "Selfie latte? Coffee shop machine will turn your face into foamy art," 26 Mar. 2018 And just as suited to the warmer months were her glowing complexion, sultry copper eyes, and matte mocha lips. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "Kim Kardashian West Wins the CFDA Influencer Award—and Best Red Carpet Beauty," 5 June 2018 Drawing from several Lodi vineyards, with vines averaging 86 years old, this wine had a silky mouthfeel that delivered jammy berries and dark fruit, herbs, damp earth, cigar box and a mocha finish. — Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, "15 zinfandels to drink with whatever meat you're grilling," 23 May 2018

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