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

White velvet cake is a distant cousin to classic Red Velvet Cake and Blue Velvet Cake, but without the cocoa powder and food coloring. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024

Their 2020 Cab is ruby garnet colored in the glass and offers aromas of cassis, black plum, and a whiff of dark cocoa powder. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 14 June 2024

Beyond protein, unsweetened raw cocoa powder also contains fiber. —Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 June 2024

Unsweetened cocoa powder: Intensifies the chocolatey flavor. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 May 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