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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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Brands now harness its fragrant zing to enhance the sweetness of chocolate, to bring a zippy edge to bagels, and to impart tingly floral notes to cocktails.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
The rich chocolate brown is a personal favorite for transitioning from fall into winter, but there are brighter colors and neutrals to suit any mood.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Sprinkle the dates with flaky salt, chocolate chips, a drizzle of honey, or any other sweet topping you desire.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chocolate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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