chocolate

noun

choc·​o·​late ˈchä-k(ə-)lət  ˈchȯ- 

1

: a beverage made by mixing chocolate with water or milk

The boy stirred the chocolate before drinking it.

2

: a food prepared from ground roasted cacao beans

The cake recipe calls for four squares of chocolate.

3

: a small candy with a center (such as a fondant) and a chocolate coating

gave her a box of chocolates

4

: a brownish gray

The bird's plumage was a shade of chocolate.

chocolate adjective

Examples of chocolate in a Sentence

The cake recipe calls for four squares of chocolate.

She gave me a box of chocolates for my birthday.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hers, called Eva’s cake, was filled with bitter chocolate and roasted hazelnuts to cut the sweetness. —Joan Nathan, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024

They are baked in a custard and topped with streusel and yet more chocolate before getting drizzled in syrup—the very definition of indulgent. —Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024

Fans can choose from a variety of flavors, including classics like chocolate and vanilla or newer creations like PB S’more and Marshmallow Sky. Non-dairy and gluten-free options are also available, according to Ben & Jerry’s website. —Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024

Hobson also looks at the history of money itself, such as how the Maya used chocolate as a form of currency and how banking systems were developed. —Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024

This chocolate bar is a special proprietary blend of mushroom extracts with exquisite chocolate to promise a euphoric experience. —Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024

Krispy Kreme is partnering with Kit Kat on an all-new collection of three doughnuts that will feature creamy chocolate and crispy wafers, the doughnut giant said Wednesday. —Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024

Wander the city, check out the murals and outdoor sculptures, take a stroll through the Fabyan Forest Preserve, and browse local, independent shops selling coffee, tea, chocolate, gelato, ice cream, popcorn, baked goods, and more. —Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024

The Dutch company prides itself in putting social impact above selling chocolates. —Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 4 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Nahuatl chocolātl, probably an alteration of eastern Nahuatl dialect chikolātl, from chikolli hook (probably used to refer to the beater used to mix chocolate with water) + ātl water, liquid

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing chocolate

• baker's chocolate
• baking chocolate
• chocolate-box
• chocolate chip cookies
• dark chocolate
• hot chocolate
• milk chocolate
• plain chocolate
• sweet chocolate
• white chocolate

Kids Definition

chocolate

noun

choc·​o·​late ˈchäk-(ə-)lət  ˈchȯk- 

1

: a beverage of chocolate in water or milk

2

: a food prepared from ground roasted cacao beans

3

: a candy made of or coated with chocolate

4

: a brownish gray

chocolate adjective