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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA refreshing rum-and-mint cocktail that originated in Cuba.
Common pairings
classic mojito
strawberry mojito
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Word forms
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- mojitos
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Etymology
From Spanish mojito, a diminutive of mojo ("sauce"), ultimately from mojar, "to moisten."
Rhymes for mojito
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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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