Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chocolate

Noun
/ˈtʃɒk.lət/
Definition
A sweet, typically brown food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, often eaten as a confectionery or used as a flavoring in various dishes.
Examples
  • I love enjoying a hot cup of chocolate on cold winter nights.
  • The bakery had a variety of chocolate cakes to choose from.
  • She gave him a box of chocolates as a Valentine’s Day gift.
Meaning
Chocolate refers to a food product that is made from the cacao bean and is enjoyed worldwide in various forms such as bars, beverages, and desserts.
Synonyms
  • cocoa
  • confection
  • dark chocolate