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!