mochi

noun

mo·​chi ˈmō-chē How to pronounce mochi (audio)
: a doughlike mass made from cooked and pounded glutinous rice used in Japan as an unbaked pastry

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They are used to make a red bean paste popular in some Asian cuisines that is then used in pastries or mochi. Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026 The Costa Mesa locale also serves tarts with flavors like cheese, chocolate, matcha, mango and pistachio, along with macarons and mochi. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 May 2026 No trip is complete without visiting Rainbow Falls (located in Wailuku River State Park) or Two Ladies Kitchen, a mochi shop that has been around since 1993. Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 Salted Caramel Mochi This is Joe’s best mochi flavor yet. Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mochi

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mochi was in 1970

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“Mochi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mochi. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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