cocoa

noun
co·​coa | \ ˈkō-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce cocoa (audio) \

Definition of cocoa

1a : powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed
b : a beverage prepared by heating cocoa with water or milk
3 : a medium brown color

Examples of cocoa in a Sentence

The recipe calls for three tablespoons of cocoa.

Recent Examples on the Web

At Coffee Dak Lak in Toronto, open since 2016, the egg coffee ($4.99 Canadian) is made with two whisked egg yolks, condensed milk, coffee, and cocoa powder. Anna Ben Yehuda Rahmanan, Fortune, "Vietnamese Egg Coffee Is Taking North America by Storm–but What Is It?," 3 Aug. 2019 Take it to the office for under-desk use, or keep it at home for comforting warmth while watching a favorite Christmas movie, cup of cocoa in hand. Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "People Are Obsessed With This $46 Heating Pad That’s Like a Sleeping Bag for Your Feet," 15 Oct. 2018 Still, demand for cocoa in Europe is growing rapidly, and that could push prices even higher, at least until production heats up again. Paul Page, WSJ, "Today’s Top Supply Chain and Logistics News From WSJ," 23 Mar. 2018 And even though this one doesn’t have all the accouterments of newer models, its presence in my life is like a cup of hot cocoa in a world of cold shoulders. Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com, "Why we fall in love and stay in love with certain car models," 14 Feb. 2018 Teas, cider, cocoa, sandwiches and bagels are among the offerings, too. Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "Day trip to Chisago City, Lindstrom and Center City for shopping, dining with Scandinavian flair," 7 July 2019 Out swirl notes of toffee and cocoa, walnuts and toast, biscuits and coffee. Hearty... William Bostwick, WSJ, "Beer for Those Seeking Balance," 12 Apr. 2019 Dark chocolate that’s made up of 70 percent cocoa or more can have 10 times more antioxidants than strawberries. Jimmy Greenfield, chicagotribune.com, "Blackhawks teach their prospects how to eat smarter — say yes to bone broth and dark chocolate — to get them to the NHL faster," 19 July 2019 Each is made from cocoa paste and towers up to 6 feet tall. Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, "World Chocolate Day: Chocolate Museum & Cafe and Chocolate Kingdom offer tours," 7 July 2019

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First Known Use of cocoa

1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for cocoa

modification of Spanish cacao

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More Definitions for cocoa

cocoa

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cocoa

: a brown powder made from roasted cocoa beans that is used to give a chocolate flavor to foods
: a hot drink of milk or water mixed with cocoa

cocoa

noun
co·​coa | \ ˈkō-kō How to pronounce cocoa (audio) \

Kids Definition of cocoa

1 : a brown powder that is made from the roasted seeds ( cocoa beans ) of the cacao tree after some of its fat is removed and that is used to make chocolate
2 : a hot drink made from cocoa powder mixed with water or milk

cocoa

noun
co·​coa | \ ˈkō-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce cocoa (audio) \

Medical Definition of cocoa

2a : powdered ground roasted cacao beans from which a portion of the fat has been removed
b : a beverage prepared by heating powdered cocoa with water or milk

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