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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But she can’t bring herself to pay for things like Lindt chocolate or dinners out since the 2022 inflation surge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

As for toppings, I like to add more bananas, preferably barely ripe or ripe, along with cut-up strawberries, slivered almonds and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

Using a spoon, scoop and pour the melted chocolate over the frozen banana slices, completely covering them.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

A single chocolate M&M takes 12 hours to make.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"I want that," Sam would say, pointing to orange juice and to chocolate milk.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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