noun

mojito

moh-HEE-toh

Mojito (noun) means a Cuban cocktail made with rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, and soda water. Example: “We ordered mojitos at the beach bar.”

noun

A Cuban cocktail made with rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, and soda water.

"We ordered mojitos at the beach bar."

"Fresh mint is essential for a good mojito."

How to use mojito

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA refreshing rum-and-mint cocktail that originated in Cuba.

Common pairings

classic mojito strawberry mojito

Word forms

mojitos plural

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Etymology

From Spanish mojito, a diminutive of mojo ("sauce"), ultimately from mojar, "to moisten."

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for mojito

Ito mito rito Tito Vito Zito Quito Saito bonito finito Benito pepito

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mojito” mean?

The word “mojito” means a Cuban cocktail made with rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, and soda water. In plain terms, a refreshing rum-and-mint cocktail that originated in Cuba.

How do you pronounce “mojito”?

“Mojito” is pronounced moh-HEE-toh (/moʊˈhi.toʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mojito” in a sentence?

Here is “mojito” used in a sentence: “We ordered mojitos at the beach bar.”

What part of speech is “mojito”?

“Mojito” is a noun.

Where does the word “mojito” come from?

The word “mojito” comes from Spanish. From Spanish mojito, a diminutive of mojo ("sauce"), ultimately from mojar, "to moisten.".

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