semisweet

adjective

semi·​sweet ˌse-mē-ˈswēt How to pronounce semisweet (audio)
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: slightly sweetened
semisweet chocolate

Examples of semisweet in a Sentence

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Dipping and drizzling these cookies in either semisweet or white chocolate is another delicious decorating option. Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 Simply melt ⅔ cup coconut oil along with 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024 Make ganache: While crust cools, combine semisweet and bittersweet chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024 Peanut butter, sliced banana and mini semisweet chocolate chips. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for semisweet 

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of semisweet was in 1943

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“Semisweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semisweet. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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semisweet

adjective
semi·​sweet ˌsem-i-ˈswēt How to pronounce semisweet (audio)
ˌsem-ˌī-
: slightly sweetened
semisweet chocolate
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