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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The longan mochi with coconut ice cream and rice crispies is a knockout. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The mochi itself is soft and plush (never stale or tacky), and the ice cream is lusciously dense and creamy. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 2026 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 Bambu, meanwhile, opened at least seven years ago, selling banh mi, boba, coffee, mochi and more. — Jenna Thompson april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mochi

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Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jul. 2026.

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