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

This Merlot features plum, raspberry, and a hint of mocha, with a smooth, medium-bodied finish. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

Smooth tannins lead the way to flavors of black currant, red plum, and a touch of mocha in the finish. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024

This holiday edition has two delicious limited-edition flavors: Biscotti (a sheer almond tint) and Espresso (a warm mocha). —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2024

Iced Mocha Iced mochas blend espresso, cold milk, ice, and chocolate syrup to create a dessert-like drink with a caffeine boost. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Mocha, Yemen

First Known Use

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

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