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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Blue Bay Resort A visit to Belmont Estate provides insights into traditional cacao farming and chocolate production, from bean to bar, while Tri-Island Chocolate connects visitors with local farmers to learn about cocoa, honey and spice cultivation with its Rastafarian Roots-to-Bar experience.
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Taryn White, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
This chocolate version of the Southern classic swaps cornmeal for cocoa and adds evaporated milk for what can only be described as brownie batter in a piecrust.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Stick to moderate amounts, like a small handful of almonds or a bit of dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Wells Enterprises, the parent company of the popular hazelnut-cocoa spread, announced on May 13 that Nutella Ice Cream is now available in the freezer aisle of grocery stores nationwide.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Taryn White, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
This chocolate version of the Southern classic swaps cornmeal for cocoa and adds evaporated milk for what can only be described as brownie batter in a piecrust.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Stick to moderate amounts, like a small handful of almonds or a bit of dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Wells Enterprises, the parent company of the popular hazelnut-cocoa spread, announced on May 13 that Nutella Ice Cream is now available in the freezer aisle of grocery stores nationwide.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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“Cocoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocoa. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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