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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The shop also sells vegan, non-dairy frozen flavors (white chocolate raspberry and chocolate moulin). Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026 These cookies combine sweet white chocolate with a tart cranberry. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 They’re flavored with Earl Grey tea and white chocolate, which gives the treats a creamy dairy flavor. Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026 Pete is primarily made of milk chocolate, with a white chocolate stomach and ears. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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white chocolate

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