How to Use cocoa in a Sentence

cocoa

noun

• The recipe calls for three tablespoons of cocoa.
• This means that the cocoa booth will be back for the first time since 2019.
  — oregonlive, 2 Nov. 2022
• Shake the cocoa through a fine-mesh sieve to evenly coat the top.
  — CNN, 2 Feb. 2022
• Many of the homes sell treats and hot cocoa, so make sure to have a few bucks on hand.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2022
• Trees must be trimmed, and there are cups to be filled with cocoa.
  — Curbed, 27 Dec. 2023
• To serve, remove it from the foil, dust it with the cocoa powder and slice.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
• And be sure to warm up with snuggles and lots of hot cocoa.
  — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 22 Dec. 2022
• So, grab your shopping bags, a hot cocoa and hit the road.
  — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2022
• For the cocoa tree to fruit well, rains need to come at the right times in the growing cycle.
  — Hilaire Zon, ajc, 13 Nov. 2022
• It’s a classic, malty and sweet with caramel and cocoa.
  — oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022
• In a medium bowl, toss the eggplant with the sugar, cocoa and half of the olive oil.
  — The View, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2022
• The use of cocoa powder keeps it in the healthy-ish range for breakfast snacks.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2021
• The result is a caramel whisky with notes of peach and pear, with more cocoa and vanilla on the nose.
  — Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
• Stick to two to four squares a day and opt for 70 percent cocoa or more, adds Gomer.
  — Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder, sugar and salt, then blend in the vanilla.
  — Katie Workman, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2023
• Read it to or with your kids by a fire while sipping a mug of hot cocoa.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 15 Nov. 2022
• Her skin was a cocoa shade, and her luscious, dark curls framed the light smirk on her face.
  — Hayley Folk, refinery29.com, 20 June 2021
• The flavor is rich and fudgy, with just a hint of bitterness from the cocoa.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
• The former child slaves who filed the suit described working on the cocoa farms for 12 to 14 hours a day.
  — John Fritze, USA TODAY, 17 June 2021
• The luxe part of this scent hails from the light touch of florals, velvety cocoa shell, fresh amyris, and a creamy milk blend.
  — Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
• The maker of Reese’s and KitKat has been hurt by rising cocoa costs.
  — Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024
• For much of the last decade, a ton of cocoa was priced around $2,500; in the past few months, the cost has skyrocketed.
  — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
• The chocolate is super silky and the cocoa nibs are a perfect crunch with the frozen banana.
  — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 5 Oct. 2023
• Aim to get an ounce or two of dark chocolate made from 85% cocoa each day.
  — Ana Morales, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
• The new dessert is a white and dark chocolate mousse stones, olive oil basil cake, lemon foam and dark cocoa soil.
  — Jonmaesha Beltran, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2022
• Your best bet is to match the cocoa notes, so a porter or stout — not too strong or hoppy — should still do the trick.
  — Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
• These are great for warming cocoa, broth and healthy teas as well.
  — Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022
• The vibe of the Chocolate Hall is a cocoa-connoisseur’s dream.
  — Ben McCormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2021
• Snack: protein shake made with Greek yoghurt, oat flakes, pure cocoa, ground almonds, and ice.
  — Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
• Brewed coffee punches up the cocoa in the cake while coffee liqueur infuses the glaze with equally rich flavor.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025