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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For instance, white chocolate contains almost no theobromine at all, but the sugar and fat in it could lead to pancreatitis for dogs. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 King has daydreamed about adding a white chocolate bar to their lineup, but then joked that those fans are heathens. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 This was like a creamy slab of cheap white chocolate, reeking with cinnamon-clove-nutmeg. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 It’s filled with unique flavors that let your recipient try something new, like white chocolate, birthday cake, red velvet, strawberries and cream, and more. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

white chocolate

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