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Definition of matcha

matcha

/ˈmɑː.tʃə/
mat · cha
Plural:matchas
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matcha Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, traditionally consumed in East Asia and widely used globally as a beverage or culinary flavoring.

Example

"She ordered an iced matcha with almond milk at the local cafe before heading to her morning lecture."

• Rhymes for matcha

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 抹茶 (matcha), meaning 'powdered tea' or 'ground tea', from Middle Chinese 末 (mat, 'dust, powder') and 茶 (drae, 'tea').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Matcha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/matcha
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