1
a
: powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed
b
: a beverage prepared by heating cocoa with water or milk
2
3
: a medium brown color
Examples of cocoa in a Sentence
The recipe calls for three tablespoons of cocoa.
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Aim to get an ounce or two of dark chocolate made from 85% cocoa each day.
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
The result is a caramel whisky with notes of peach and pear, with more cocoa and vanilla on the nose.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Cacao powder goes through less processing than cocoa powder, giving it a more intense taste.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch in a large saucepan.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
The result is a caramel whisky with notes of peach and pear, with more cocoa and vanilla on the nose.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Cacao powder goes through less processing than cocoa powder, giving it a more intense taste.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch in a large saucepan.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Cocoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocoa. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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cocoa
noun
co·coa
ˈkō-kō 
1
: a cacao tree
2
a
: powdered ground cacao beans from which some of the fat has been removed
b
: a beverage made from heating cocoa with water or milk
Medical Definition
cocoa
noun
co·coa
ˈkō-(ˌ)kō
1
2
a
: powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed
b
: a beverage prepared by heating powdered cocoa with water or milk
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