mocha
word
Definition
A type of coffee drink that combines chocolate and coffee flavors, often topped with milk or cream. 'Mocha' can also refer to a specific coffee bean or the dessert flavor inspired by this mix.
Usage & Nuances
'Mocha' most commonly means a coffee drink with chocolate. In coffee shops, order a 'mocha' for a chocolate-flavored coffee. Also used for desserts (e.g., mocha cake). Not to be confused with 'latte' (no chocolate) or 'cappuccino.' 'Mocha' comes from the Yemen city of Mocha, historically a coffee port.
Example Sentences
I'd like a mocha, please.
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A mocha is a mix of coffee and chocolate.
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She likes to drink a hot mocha on cold mornings.
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Can you add extra whipped cream to my mocha?
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This cake has a delicious mocha flavor.
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Every time I go to that café, I order a double mocha.
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