white chocolate

noun

: a confection of cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, lecithin, and flavorings compare dark chocolate, milk chocolate

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Sherman described how the sweetness of white chocolate confections, like bonbons or truffles, complements the delicate floral essence of herbal tea, or the mild flavor of chamomile. Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025 Babs chose white chocolate and dark chocolate, but there are no limitations. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025 That’s why much research into chocolate’s effect on heart health has focused on either cocoa extract or dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao, which contains more flavanols than its milk and white chocolate counterparts. Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Feb. 2025 For 50 minutes, taste Cutwater spirits along with chocolates ranging from dark chocolate espresso to white chocolate truffle. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for white chocolate 

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of white chocolate was in 1923

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“White chocolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20chocolate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

white chocolate

noun
: a sweet food made with cocoa butter, sugar, milk, and flavorings
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