white chocolate

noun

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

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This trendy dessert definitely kicks it up a notch, with the addition of Belgian white chocolate and cherry blossom powder. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025 Each of the women share their take on fan favorites like oreos, pear and cardamom cake, raspberry crumb bars and orange, white chocolate no-churn ice cream and more. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 20 May 2025 Espresso Martini flight– A traditional martini, white chocolate and strawberries and cream for $15. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2025 Here is the twist: white chocolate is a chocolate made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, while the main component of the hair-like treat inside is purely sugar. Oyku Ilgar, Forbes.com, 27 May 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 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

white chocolate

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