mocha

noun mo·cha \ ˈmō-kə \

Updated on: 22 May 2018

Definition of mocha

1 a (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

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The co-worker ordered a white chocolate mocha and an iced caramel macchiato and told the barista his name is Pedro, Hernandez said.

— david williams, CNN, "Starbucks faces more racism allegations after a barista wrote a slur on a Latino customer's cup," 17 May 2018
Types of beer Bone Haus Brewing's signature beer is the Black IPA that is made from European grains, with hints of mocha flavor and a smooth finish.

— kellie hwang, azcentral, "Bone Haus Brewing is Fountain Hills' first brewery," 28 Apr. 2018
Both are then finished with another layer of Sweet Cold Brew Whipped Cream and a swirl of dark caramel or dark mocha sauce.

— melissa minton, Teen Vogue, "Starbucks Announced New "Sweet Cold Brew Whipped Cream" and Two New Frappuccinos," 1 May 2018
In the middle, however, this drink has a layer of mocha coffee Frappuccino, and it's finished with a drizzle of dark mocha sauce.

— olivia harrison, refinery29.com, "Starbucks Just Added Two New Frappuccinos To Its Permanent Menu," 1 May 2018
The Triple Mocha Frappuccino is then layered with dark mocha sauce, and a mocha coffee Frappuccino.

— madison roberts, PEOPLE.com, "Starbucks Unveils Two New Frappuccino Flavors—And They're Here to Stay," 1 May 2018
Some Rosies were light-skinned; others shades of deep caramel or mocha.

— monica rhor, Houston Chronicle, "Girls tackle life, love and loss at Houston empowerment conference," 28 Apr. 2018
Try the mocha mud pie, streaked with cookie crunch, or sample some of the state's famous maple syrup with a scoop of maple walnut.

— bridget hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, "3 Days in Southern Vermont," 16 Apr. 2018
The café’s hottest drink is the Nutella mocha, which is chocolate-hazelnut with espresso and steamed milk.

— hannah kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "What's better at Caffeinated Café in Mukwonago, the coffee or the food? Answer: It might just be the people!," 11 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of mocha

Mocha, Yemen

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First Known Use: 1773

in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

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Mocha

geographical name Mo·cha \ ˈmō-kə \

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

Definition of Mocha

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

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