white chocolate

noun

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

Examples of white chocolate in a Sentence

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Add on white chocolate cheesecake for $32. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 But this group were there for white chocolate macadamia cookies. Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Dessert specials include a marzipan vanilla torte with fresh berries, and a warm dark and white chocolate torte served with ice cream. Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026 In the bowl of an electric stand mixer or using a handheld electric mixer, add melted white chocolate and mascarpone. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white chocolate

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of white chocolate was in 1923

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“White chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20chocolate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

white chocolate

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