mojito
Americannoun
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mojitos
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of mojito
First recorded in 1930–35; from Latin American Spanish (Cuba), diminutive of Spanish mojo orange sauce or marinade, from mojar “to make wet”
Example Sentences
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Yet aside from how to make a mojito and carry a tray of glasses above his head, the England manager said his time at the bar taught him valuable lessons for his future career.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
At 9:47 this evening, after a virgin mojito and fish tacos, I complete a deck titled “Why Putting Yourself First Is Good for Salmon.”
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
The Argentine grill The Knife offers a Messi mojito and the Hard Rock Cafe is launching a new “Messi Chicken Sandwich” made from the soccer star’s favorite “milanesas.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2023
Both are customizable with a selection of 30 odors, including gardenia, caramel, ginger, clove, mojito and coconut milk.
From Scientific American ● May 9, 2023
But I really enjoy that challenge because sometimes you do want to make a batch mojito for friends and sometimes you do want to make fried chicken just for yourself.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2022
The cliches – classic cars, cigars and mojitos – still appeal to many, while others prefer to travel the island absorbing its history, culture and music.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2024
"If this carries on, we are going to have real problems keeping open a cool drinks store," she told Reuters as she mixed mojitos.
From Reuters ● Aug. 4, 2022
The main reason I grow mint is to make juleps, mojitos and tabbouleh, the Mediterranean bulgur wheat-based salad.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2022
I’m full of Thai takeout, had two mojitos, my voice is shot from all the conference calls, and it’s Friday.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2021
Patrick was describing the challenge of writing the follow-up to his bestselling novel “The Sisters Brothers” when I was momentarily distracted by a waiter bearing a tray of mojitos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2018
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