Meaning & Definition of word "Chocolate"
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Chocolate
/ˈtʃɒklət/
noun:
- 1. A food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, often sweetened and flavored, used in a variety of desserts and confections.
- Example: She savored a piece of dark chocolate after dinner.
- 2. A beverage made by mixing chocolate powder or melted chocolate with hot water or milk.
- Example: He ordered a steaming cup of hot chocolate on a chilly day.
- 3. A rich, brown color resembling that of chocolate.
- Example: The walls of the dining room were painted a warm chocolate brown.
verb:
- 1. To coat or cover with chocolate.
- Example: She decided to chocolate the strawberries for the dessert.
adjective:
- 1. Having the flavor or characteristics of chocolate.
- Example: They served chocolate cake at the birthday party.
Etymology
From the Aztec word 'xocolatl', meaning 'bitter water'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chocolate bar:
A solid rectangular piece of chocolate.
chocolate chip:
Small pieces of chocolate typically used in baking.
hot chocolate:
A beverage made with chocolate and hot milk or water.
Related Words
cacao:
The seeds of the cacao tree, from which chocolate is made.
cocoa:
The powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, used to make chocolate.
Slang Meanings of chocolate
Meaning: A term of endearment referring to someone sweet or lovable.
Example Sentence: You're my chocolate!
Meaning: Something that is highly desirable or attractive, often in a light-hearted context.
Example Sentence: That new car is pure chocolate!