white chocolate

noun

: a confection of cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, lecithin, and flavorings compare dark chocolate, milk chocolate

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Cheesecakes come in chocolate chip, vanilla and white chocolate as well as seasonal flavors. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026 The scent starts with a burst of cardamom and grapefruit, before melting into white chocolate and white florals (like jasmine), all anchored by sandalwood and cedarwood. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 July 2026 Each bar has a lemon filling and is topped off with a white chocolate drizzle. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026 The kids will be thrilled to discover almost every type of candy, including nut-free options, at Lee’s Candy Kitchen, while adults may opt for a white chocolate ube matcha or cold brew from Identity Coffee Co. — Annie Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for white chocolate

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white chocolate was in 1923

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white chocolate

noun
: a sweet food made with cocoa butter, sugar, milk, and flavorings
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