Chocolate: meaning, definitions and examples

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chocolate

[ ˈtʃɒklət ]

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sweet dessert

Chocolate is a sweet food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, typically sweetened with sugar and mixed with milk.

Synonyms

candy, cocoa, confection

Examples of usage

I love to indulge in a piece of rich dark chocolate after dinner.
She couldn't resist the temptation of a chocolate truffle.

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brown color

Chocolate is a dark brown color that resembles the color of chocolate.

Synonyms

brown, cocoa, dark brown

Examples of usage

The walls were painted in a warm chocolate hue.
Her hair had streaks of chocolate brown.

Translations

Translations of the word "chocolate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chocolate

🇮🇳 चॉकलेट

🇩🇪 Schokolade

🇮🇩 cokelat

🇺🇦 шоколад

🇵🇱 czekolada

🇯🇵 チョコレート

🇫🇷 chocolat

🇪🇸 chocolate

🇹🇷 çikolata

🇰🇷 초콜릿

🇸🇦 شوكولاتة

🇨🇿 čokoláda

🇸🇰 čokoláda

🇨🇳 巧克力

🇸🇮 čokolada

🇮🇸 súkkulaði

🇰🇿 шоколад

🇬🇪 შოკოლადი

🇦🇿 şokolad

🇲🇽 chocolate

Word origin

The word 'chocolate' originated from the Aztec word 'xocolatl', which referred to a bitter drink made from cacao beans. The Spanish explorers brought chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, where it gained popularity as a sweet treat. Over the centuries, chocolate has evolved into various forms and flavors, becoming a beloved dessert worldwide.