How to Use hot cocoa in a Sentence

hot cocoa

noun
  • The grumps end when the lights dance and a cup of hot cocoa soothes.
    John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 16 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
  • At the end of the trail, there will be a bonfire with hot cocoa and cookies.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
  • This year brings Lil’ Carl, sized for one mug of hot cocoa.
    Dallas News, 25 Nov. 2022
  • The evening wraps up with a cup of hot cocoa near a crackling bonfire.
    Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • For me, Christmas isn’t just about presents and hot cocoa.
    Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine resting on your couch in the drapey slip with a nice mug of hot cocoa.
    Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2024
  • And how cute would the mugs be sitting out at a hot cocoa station?
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • For a few bucks more, the bartender on board will pour mimosas and hot cocoa.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • How about making a warm drink like hot cocoa or herbal tea?
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Make sure to stop by the market for a cup of hot cocoa afterward.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The basic recipe: Take one mountain, add fresh powder and serve with a mug of hot cocoa.
    Tom Corrigan, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Add throw blankets and trays with hot cocoa mugs to mimic ski chalet vibes.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
  • To enhance the cozy atmosphere, brew up some hot cocoa, mulled cider or hot tea to serve to guests.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Wind down in one of the heated pools with some hot cocoa afterwards.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • While parents peruse the store for gifts, their kids can hang out at a nearby church to play and drink hot cocoa.
    Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Just like winter is best served with a hearty stew or cup of hot cocoa in hand, summer is the grilling season.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 20 June 2024
  • In fact, there are more than 100 entries this year to keep that hot cocoa flowing all the way until next year.
    Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Get your hot cocoa, warm blankets, cozy socks and cue up your favorite movies.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Buckle 'em up, hand 'em a sippy cup of hot cocoa and drive around viewing lights for free.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The tree is up, the lights are glimmering, and there are mugs of hot cocoa dotted with marshmallows to be slurped.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • After checking out the forest, there'll be s'mores and hot cocoa.
    Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Hot tip to those struggling with the desert chill: there is a man with a cowboy hat selling hot cocoa by the ¿Te Gusta El Pop?
    Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2023
  • While snow cream and hot cocoa help Southerners survive a snow day, many are clamoring for a spring thaw.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Small chocolate bars or discs of tablea (used to make Filipino hot cocoa) are other excellent choices.
    Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • There was also hot cocoa, a juggling show and a choir singing.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Try making real hot cocoa after a brisk walk around the block, or bake a batch of cookies to share with your neighbors.
    Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Bonfires and hot cocoa often await at the end.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Wearing this rich chocolate brown shade is like walking around with hot cocoa on your fingers.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026

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