chocolate
noun
choc·o·late
ˈchä-k(ə-)lət 
ˈchȯ-
ˈchȯ-
1
: a beverage made by mixing chocolate with water or milk
The boy stirred the chocolate before drinking it.
2
: a food prepared from ground roasted cacao beans
The cake recipe calls for four squares of chocolate.
3
: a small candy with a center (such as a fondant) and a chocolate coating
gave her a box of chocolates
4
: a brownish gray
The bird's plumage was a shade of chocolate.
chocolate
adjective
Examples of chocolate in a Sentence
The cake recipe calls for four squares of chocolate.
She gave me a box of chocolates for my birthday.
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Espresso powder adds a level of richness that enhances the chocolate and balances the sweetness.
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
With Frosty Swirls, customers will be able to add a tasty sauce into a chocolate or vanilla Frosty.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The biggest difference is the addition of strong chocolate and espresso notes to the mix, overtaking the main show which stars flavors like vanilla, ripe apple, tropical fruit, honey, brown sugar, and caramel.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Think velvety chocolate truffles with a hint of salted caramel, or tart fruit gummies dusted in fine sugar.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
With Frosty Swirls, customers will be able to add a tasty sauce into a chocolate or vanilla Frosty.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The biggest difference is the addition of strong chocolate and espresso notes to the mix, overtaking the main show which stars flavors like vanilla, ripe apple, tropical fruit, honey, brown sugar, and caramel.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Think velvety chocolate truffles with a hint of salted caramel, or tart fruit gummies dusted in fine sugar.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chocolate. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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chocolate
noun
choc·o·late
ˈchäk-(ə-)lət
ˈchȯk-
ˈchȯk-
1
: a beverage of chocolate in water or milk
2
: a food prepared from ground roasted cacao beans
3
: a candy made of or coated with chocolate
4
: a brownish gray
chocolate
adjective
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