milk chocolate

noun

: chocolate made with milk solids compare dark chocolate, white chocolate

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Behind the staggering number of chocolate bunnies sold each year is a centuries-old story rooted in German immigration, Pennsylvania folklore and a man’s towering milk chocolate creation that launched a national craze. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026 Right now, the Reese’s Mini Eggs that are a staple at Easter celebrations do not contain milk chocolate, according to their labels. Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have always been made with real milk chocolate or dark chocolate and peanut butter. ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have always been made with real milk chocolate or dark chocolate and peanut butter. CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for milk chocolate

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milk chocolate was in 1900

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“Milk chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milk%20chocolate. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

milk chocolate

noun
: chocolate containing ground cacao beans, cocoa butter, and milk from which no solids (as of sugar or fat) have been removed

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