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choc·o·late
 chocolate
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- pronunciation:
- chaw
kliht
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a powder or solid made from ground and roasted cacao seeds.
Chocolate is native to the Americas.I put extra chocolate in the cookies this time.
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definition 2: |
a candy or syrup made with this substance along with other ingredients such as sugar or milk.
We each got a bar of chocolate in our Christmas stocking.
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definition 3: |
a single small piece of chocolate candy, usually rectangular, round, or oval in shape and often containing a sweet filling or nuts.
He always gives her a box of chocolates for Valentines Day.
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definition 4: |
a drink made by combining this substance with sugar and water or milk.
We had a cup of hot chocolate after skating. |
definition 5: |
a dark brown color.
Chocolate is a good color for the couch. |
related words: |
nonpareil |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
made or flavored with chocolate.
He loves chocolate cake with chocolate icing. |
definition 2: |
of or pertaining to the color chocolate.
Their new dog is a chocolate labrador. |
derivation: |
chocolaty (adj.) |
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