semisweet
adjective
semi·sweet
ˌse-mē-ˈswēt 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: slightly sweetened
semisweet chocolate
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The tonka bean note, which is often found in vanilla fragrances and has a semisweet, semi-milky nuttiness, is what stands out to me the most as this wears.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Spread warm semisweet chocolate mixture over top and sides of cake.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Chocolate Icing: In a large bowl melt 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate in microwave 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.
Variations
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Add ½ cup regular or mini semisweet chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and 2 to 3 drops of green food coloring (food coloring is optional).
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Spread warm semisweet chocolate mixture over top and sides of cake.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Chocolate Icing: In a large bowl melt 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate in microwave 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.
Variations
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Add ½ cup regular or mini semisweet chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and 2 to 3 drops of green food coloring (food coloring is optional).
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for semisweet
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semisweet
adjective
semi·sweet
ˌsem-i-ˈswēt
ˌsem-ˌī-
: slightly sweetened
semisweet chocolate
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