cocoa

noun

co·​coa ˈkō-(ˌ)kō 

1

a

: powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed

b

: a beverage prepared by heating cocoa with water or milk

2

: cacao sense 2

3

: a medium brown color

Examples of cocoa in a Sentence

The recipe calls for three tablespoons of cocoa.

Recent Examples on the Web

This variant of the Original Stout was aged in bourbon barrels, then finished in rum barrels with espresso, cocoa nibs and vanilla. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The capsule is offered in Skims’ ecru, cocoa and onyx colorways, and each piece is crafted with versatility in mind, designed to transition from day to night. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Societe Generale said agricultural commodity prices have risen 7% this month, with softs — such as cocoa, coffee and wheat — up 8% over the past week. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 20 July 2026

For cocoa mousse, in a small mixing bowl beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

modification of Spanish cacao

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing cocoa

• cocoa bean
• cocoa butter
• hot cocoa

Rhymes for cocoa

• koko
• loco
• poco

Kids Definition

cocoa

noun

co·​coa ˈkō-kō 

1

: a cacao tree

2

a

: powdered ground cacao beans from which some of the fat has been removed

b

: a beverage made from heating cocoa with water or milk

Medical Definition

cocoa

noun

co·​coa ˈkō-(ˌ)kō 

1

: cacao sense 2

2

a

: powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed

b

: a beverage prepared by heating powdered cocoa with water or milk