chocoholic

noun

choc·​o·​hol·​ic ˌchä-kə-ˈhȯ-lik How to pronounce chocoholic (audio) ˌchȯ- How to pronounce chocoholic (audio) -ˈhä- How to pronounce chocoholic (audio)
variants or less commonly chocaholic
: a person who craves or compulsively consumes chocolate

Examples of chocoholic in a Sentence

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Chocolatepaper As the name implies, Chocolatepaper​​ is a haven for chocoholics. Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 Appease the chocoholics at your party with these creamy and cool layered parfaits. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 Delysia Chocolatier Delysia Chocolatier is known for its luxury artisan confections, catering to a broad range of chocoholics, including gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free, nut-free and Kosher. Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 With not one, but two, sources of cocoa goodness, this vibrant red patriotic dessert bar recipe will be a hit with all the chocoholics. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 And finally, for any chocoholics out there, the Kevin Sundae is made up of chocolate, Butter Crunch ice cream, and Forbidden Chocolate ice cream. Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

chocolate + -aholic

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chocoholic was in 1960

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“Chocoholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chocoholic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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