Cocoa

/ˈkoʊ.koʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, often used to flavor or make chocolate.

I added cocoa to my smoothie for a rich chocolate flavor.

A drink made from cocoa powder mixed with hot water or milk, often sweetened.

She enjoys a warm cup of cocoa before bed.

The seeds of the cacao tree, used to produce chocolate.

The cocoa produced in this region is known for its unique flavor profile.

A beverage made by heating milk and adding cocoa powder, often topped with whipped cream.

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.

Cocoa as a term for money, often used humorously.

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

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

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