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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The truth is nothing is more decadent with peanut butter than rich and melty chocolate.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
Finish with chocolate soufflé with crème anglaise and raspberry.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
While no illnesses have been reported, the manufacturer, Cal Yee Farm LLC of Suisun Valley, California, is recalling chocolate and yogurt covered products such as Dark Chocolate Walnuts, Dark Chocolate Raisins, Dark Chocolate Almonds and more.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The company is betting that chocolate, peanut butter and a group of kooky characters will be enough to carry the day.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
Finish with chocolate soufflé with crème anglaise and raspberry.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
While no illnesses have been reported, the manufacturer, Cal Yee Farm LLC of Suisun Valley, California, is recalling chocolate and yogurt covered products such as Dark Chocolate Walnuts, Dark Chocolate Raisins, Dark Chocolate Almonds and more.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The company is betting that chocolate, peanut butter and a group of kooky characters will be enough to carry the day.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chocolate. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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