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

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

The Orange Dreamy Creamy Flying Saucer sandwiches the limited-edition soft serve together between two chocolate wafers. —Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024

Charlotte's Web offers three tasty flavors, including mint chocolate, lemon twist, and orange blossom. —Carol Lee, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

About three-quarters of the world's cocoa — the main ingredient in chocolate — comes from cacao trees in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Cameroon. —Kate Gibson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2024

But there are plenty of other retailers giving out free glasses that range from Smoothie King to the protein bar Perfect Snacks, which will give out glasses alongside a chocolate brownie flavor. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024

Some people crave chocolate, for example, which is a common migraine trigger.1 Feeling Cold and Sweating Changes in body temperature and sweating are common before a migraine. —Yuliya Klochan, Health, 30 Mar. 2024

Microwave chocolate and butter in a large microwavable bowl on HIGH until melted and smooth, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 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