cocoa

noun

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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

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Examples of cocoa in a Sentence

The recipe calls for three tablespoons of cocoa.

Recent Examples on the Web The menu will feature pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and cocoa. — courant.com, 4 Mar. 2022 Bees and butterflies play a vital role in agriculture, with farmers around the world depending on these and other insects to help pollinate crops ranging from coffee and cocoa to berries. — Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2022 All are invited to join him at 10 a.m. at the finish line for coffee, cocoa and cookies. — Carol Kovach, cleveland, 7 Dec. 2021 The Snack Shop will offer popcorn, coffee and hot cocoa and Butter and Grace food truck will be outside The Shed. — Annie Alleman, chicagotribune.com, 18 Nov. 2021 Candy, games, crafts, photo booth, Kaladi coffee and cocoa. — Anchorage Daily News, 28 Oct. 2021 Visit the coffee and cocoa bar for beverages, sweets and treats; visit activity stations throughout the museum; and stop by the photo shop for a picture to remember the day. — Sheila D. Grissett, NOLA.com, 8 Feb. 2021 That means more time spent cozied up inside with a cup of tea, coffee or cocoa and a good book or show—sounds like a win-win to us! — Arielle Tschinkel, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2020 With motel rooms eating up about $600 a week, the sisters missed meals and slurped down free coffee and cocoa at work. — al, 18 Dec. 2020 See More

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13 May 2022

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“Cocoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocoa. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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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

cocoa

noun

co·coa | \ ˈkō-(ˌ)kō