chocolate

[chaw-kuh-lit, chok-uh-, chawk-lit, chok-] / ˈtʃɔ kə lɪt, ˈtʃɒk ə-, ˈtʃɔk lɪt, ˈtʃɒk- /

ADJECTIVE

brown

Synonyms

STRONG

amber bay beige bister brick bronze buff chestnut cinnamon cocoa coffee copper drab dust ecru fawn ginger hazel henna khaki mahogany nut brown ochre puce russet rust sepia sorrel tan toast umber

WEAK

auburn burnt sienna snuff-colored tawny terra-cotta

NOUN

sweet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candy confection dessert snack

STRONG

bonbon confectionery confiture delight enjoyment gratification joy pleasure pudding sugarplum sweetmeat

WEAK

final course

Example Sentences

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I think about Mom bringing me a slice of chocolate cake, Mom singing to me when I was sick, Mom giving me my first skateboard.

From Literature

He started noticing me cleaning up a week or two ago, and ever since, he’s brought me hot chocolate whenever he sees me.

From Literature

Getting ready to stock up on chocolate in preparation for Valentine’s Day?

From Salon

But he also says the taste is on another level, with the fungus providing an umami-like richness that complements the chocolate.

From MarketWatch

The churrería on the corner fills the air with the scent of hot chocolate and sugary dough.

From Literature