mochi
/ˈmoʊ.tʃi/
Japanese Origin
Food & Drink
Original Word
餅
Kanji (mochi)
Entered English
1980s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "mochi"
From Japanese 'mochi' (餅), a glutinous rice cake made from pounded rice. Traditionally prepared during New Year celebrations in a ceremony called 'mochitsuki'. The dessert has become popular worldwide, especially in ice cream form.
Example Usage
"We had green tea mochi ice cream for dessert."