white chocolate

noun

: a confection of cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, lecithin, and flavorings compare dark chocolate, milk chocolate

Examples of white chocolate in a Sentence

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This white chocolate bar is creamy and ultra-sweet, and the great minds at TJ’s were smart to distract from the one-note flavor with crunchy little cookie crumbles. Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026 This recipe tweaks the classic ratios slightly for optimal richness, while buttery white chocolate and nutty almonds add depth to this timeless dessert. Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026 The straps are cast in white chocolate. Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026 The semi-solid bunny is made with milk chocolate, white chocolate and dark chocolate, according to the packaging, and contains 151 servings. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white chocolate

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white chocolate was in 1923

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“White chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20chocolate. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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white chocolate

noun
: a sweet food made with cocoa butter, sugar, milk, and flavorings
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