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Definition of mojito
mojito
/moʊˈhiːtoʊ/
mo · ji · to
Plural:mojitos
mojito Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
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• noun
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A traditional Cuban highball cocktail made with white rum, sugar, fresh lime juice, soda water, and muddled mint leaves.
Example
"On hot summer afternoons, the café serves a refreshing mojito garnished with a sprig of fresh mint and a wedge of lime."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 20th century from Cuban Spanish mojito, a diminutive of mojo (a garlic and citrus seasoning sauce or West African-derived folk charm).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mojito. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mojito