cocoa

noun

co·coa | \ˈkō-(ˌ)kō

Definition of cocoa

1a : 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

While lower cocoa prices helped improve demand more recently, there’s a growing push to discourage consumption of sugar, which makes up almost half of an average chocolate bar. — Isis Almeida, Philly.com, "Popcorn to ruby bars: Chocolatiers branch out to woo millennials," 12 June 2018 Experimental cacao farms spread across the islands, and during World War I shipping disruptions sent cocoa prices soaring. — Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, "How Hawaii Became the North Pole of Cacao," 14 Feb. 2018 One of my favorites is Bourbon Barrel Traxxx Night Fury (13.5% ABV), a bourbon-barrel-aged imperial stout aged on vanilla beans, cocoa nibs, coconut and peanut butter. — Robert Allen, Detroit Free Press, "7 must-go summer beer events in Michigan," 11 June 2018 There’s a sweet passion fruit glaze and it’s topped with cocoa nibs. — Steffi Victorioso, Los Angeles Magazine, "Every Signature Doughnut at Donut Friend, Ranked," 1 June 2018 And speaking of chocolate, there’s a terrific chocolate mousse, with white milk pearls, chocolate streusel and cocoa nibs. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Tied House review: Chef Debbie Gold shines in return to Chicago's dining scene," 27 Apr. 2018 Dande comes up with the tongue-in-cheek names, like Follow Us On Twheater (a wheat beer), Brownton Abbey (an English-style brown ale) and Like it a Latte (a sweet stout made with coffee and cocoa nibs). — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Bagby Beer's gastropub gives veganism a try," 19 Apr. 2018 Johnson makes her own makeup, lip balm, blush (from cocoa powder), mascara and shampoo. — Victoria Adams Fogg, Washington Post, "She cut her weekly trash down so much it fits in an unbelievably small jar," 7 July 2018 Dust the tops with cocoa powder and garnish with banana slices and espresso beans. — Fox News, "Justin Warner is cooking with Post Dream Cereals," 30 June 2018

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cocoa

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cocoa

: a brown powder made from roasted cocoa beans that is used to give a chocolate flavor to foods

: a hot drink of milk or water mixed with cocoa

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cocoa

noun

co·coa | \ˈkō-kō

Kids Definition of cocoa

1 : a brown powder that is made from the roasted seeds ( cocoa beans ) of the cacao tree after some of its fat is removed and that is used to make chocolate

2 : a hot drink made from cocoa powder mixed with water or milk