dark chocolate

noun

: chocolate that is dark in color and contains a high percentage cocoa and cocoa butter, usually no milk, and varying amounts of sugar

Imagine opening your mailbox and finding a three-pound bar of 70 percent pure dark chocolate.

—Elizabeth Eilender

The tart mousse was served in a dark chocolate cup, topped with meringue, and finished with a crisp wafer.

—Fran Bellamy

compare milk chocolate, white chocolate

Examples of dark chocolate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Back on the outdoor sofa, as my mind shifted to the reality of our travel day tomorrow, a chef brought us a box of s’mores fixings with all the classics, plus extras like Reese’s peanut butter bars, Nutella, and squares of dark chocolate. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Don Fulano ages its reposado expression for eight to 11 months in these barrels, giving the tequila notes of dark chocolate, subtle spice, and some soft botanicals, flavors that are derived from this specific type of wood. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

Its glossy sheen catches the light beautifully, giving it the rich luminosity of a mirror-finish dark chocolate bar, while its graceful drape keeps the bed from looking overly styled. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2026

First introduced in the debut fall/winter 2024 1774 holiday collection, the shearling Arizona and Boston are back in a rich dark chocolate hue. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above