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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Matt Emma, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Unsweetened cocoa powder is used to create the chocolate cake batter.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
This cream contains a concoction of hair butters, such as shea, mango, cocoa, kokum and cupuacu, plus hydrators, such as aloe vera, avocado and sweet almond oil.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Although cocoa prices have cooled somewhat in recent months, the change hasn't reached store shelves yet.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Cocoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocoa. Accessed 6 Apr. 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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