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 recipe calls for vanilla pudding mix, but white chocolate or cheesecake flavors also work well. Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Cheesecakes come in chocolate chip, vanilla and white chocolate as well as seasonal flavors. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026 The scent starts with a burst of cardamom and grapefruit, before melting into white chocolate and white florals (like jasmine), all anchored by sandalwood and cedarwood. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 July 2026 Each bar has a lemon filling and is topped off with a white chocolate drizzle. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for white chocolate

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Aug. 2026.

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white chocolate

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