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

Examples of mochi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Or start with classic dessert flavors, like crème brulee or black forest, and reimagine them as a macaron, mochi donut, or crinkle cake. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024 Editor’s tip: Ready to commit to the mochi skin lifestyle? Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024 The vibrant mochi con alegria ($10) transfixed me visually, and was an oasis of cooling coconut flavor on a steaming hot day. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2024 At a Gardena shop, brothers labor to create mochi that reminds people of home. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for mochi 

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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 20 Aug. 2024.

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