Meaning & Definition of word "Cocoa"

Cocoa

/ˈkoʊ.koʊ/

1. A powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, often used to flavor or make chocolate.
- Example: I added cocoa to my smoothie for a rich chocolate flavor.
2. A drink made from cocoa powder mixed with hot water or milk, often sweetened.
- Example: She enjoys a warm cup of cocoa before bed.
3. The seeds of the cacao tree, used to produce chocolate.
- Example: The cocoa produced in this region is known for its unique flavor profile.
4. A beverage made by heating milk and adding cocoa powder, often topped with whipped cream.
- Example: On chilly evenings, nothing beats a mug of hot cocoa.

From Spanish 'cacao', from the Nahuatl word 'cacahuatl'.

hot cocoa:

A warm beverage made from cocoa powder, milk, and sugar.

cocoa bean:

The dried and fully fermented seed of the cacao tree from which cocoa and chocolate are made.

cocoa butter:

A vegetable fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in cosmetics and cooking.

cacao:

The unprocessed seeds of the cacao tree.

chocolate:

A food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds.

Meaning: Cocoa as a term for money, often used humorously.

Example Sentence: He's just in it for the cocoa, not for the fun.

Meaning: Referring to someone who is overly indulgent, as in 'cocoa' referring to chocolate lovers.

Example Sentence: She's such a cocoa addict, she can't resist a chocolate shop.