white chocolate

noun

: a confection of cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, lecithin, and flavorings compare dark chocolate, milk chocolate

Examples of white chocolate in a Sentence

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The cocoa content differentiates dark chocolate from milk and white chocolate. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025 Red velvet cake mix and other ingredients help create chewy cookies dotted with white chocolate. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025 My favorite flavor is a toss-up between white chocolate and lemon; both are just sweet enough to feel like a real treat after a workout or on a busy afternoon. Kristin Canning, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025 The sauvignon blanc pairs perfectly with white chocolate and lemon. Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for white chocolate

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of white chocolate was in 1923

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“White chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20chocolate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

white chocolate

noun
: a sweet food made with cocoa butter, sugar, milk, and flavorings
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