cocoa Definition
- 1a powder made from roasted cocoa beans, used to give a chocolate flavour to food and drink
- 2a hot drink made from cocoa powder and milk
- 3a small tropical American evergreen tree that bears fruit in the form of large pods containing seeds which are the source of cocoa powder and chocolate
Using cocoa: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cocoa" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I love to drink hot cocoa on a cold winter day.
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The recipe calls for a tablespoon of cocoa powder.
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The cocoa industry is a major contributor to the economy of many countries.
cocoa Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with cocoa
a pale-yellow edible vegetable fat extracted from cocoa beans, used in making chocolate and cosmetics
Example
The recipe calls for both cocoa powder and cocoa butter.
the nonfat component of cocoa beans, which are ground to make cocoa powder and chocolate
Example
Dark chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids than milk chocolate.
pieces of roasted cocoa beans that have been separated from their husks and broken into small pieces
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Cocoa nibs can be used as a healthy snack or added to baked goods for a crunchy texture.
Summary: cocoa in Brief
Cocoa [ˈkəʊ.kəʊ] refers to a powder made from roasted cocoa beans, used to give a chocolate flavour to food and drink, as well as a hot drink made from cocoa powder and milk. It also denotes a small tropical American evergreen tree that bears fruit in the form of large pods containing seeds which are the source of cocoa powder and chocolate. Phrases like 'cocoa butter' and 'cocoa solids' are used to describe different components of cocoa.
