cocoa

noun

co·​coa ˈkō-(ˌ)kō 

1

a

: 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

2

: cacao sense 2

3

: a medium brown color

Examples of cocoa in a Sentence

The recipe calls for three tablespoons of cocoa.

Recent Examples on the Web

Start by melting a stick of butter with either cocoa powder or unsweetened baker's chocolate. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024

Soften the butter slightly, then make a dough out of the butter, flour, almonds, powdered sugar, cinnamon, salt, lemon zest, and cocoa powder. 3. —Eva Syrovy, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024

An overnight chia seed pudding recipe includes cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, agave syrup, and chia seeds.35 One serving contains about 9.8 grams of fiber and only around 2.4 grams of sugar.3637 A Quick Review Foods are more than just nutrients. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024

The fragrance contains notes of cocoa powder, vanilla orchid, espresso beans and night-blooming jasmine. —Mikelle Street, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

modification of Spanish cacao

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing cocoa

• cocoa bean
• cocoa butter
• hot cocoa

Kids Definition

cocoa

noun

co·​coa ˈkō-kō 

1

: a cacao tree

2

a

: powdered ground cacao beans from which some of the fat has been removed

b

: a beverage made from heating cocoa with water or milk

Medical Definition

cocoa

noun

co·​coa ˈkō-(ˌ)kō 

1

: cacao sense 2

2

a

: 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