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

What Previous Research Revealed For the Consumer Reports study, researchers tested 48 products across five categories: cocoa powder, chocolate chips, milk chocolate bars, dark chocolate bars, and mixes for brownies, chocolate cake, and hot chocolate. —Korin Miller, Health, 29 June 2024

Expect flavors of cherry, raspberry, cocoa, nutmeg, and black pepper with and hints of earthiness in a glass of Corvina. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 June 2024

Fascia’s has bought cocoa from a massive chocolate company Cargill for the last 30 years. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2024

That sweet outlook comes at a time when cocoa prices have soared. —Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 May 2024

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

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