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
Example Sentences
The recipe calls for three tablespoons of cocoa.
Recent Examples on the Web On the journey, passengers can enjoy hot cocoa, cookies and festivities. 
Megan Becka, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 To this day, it’s one of the world’s major producers of nutmeg, as well as a strong exporter of a variety of spices, cocoa, bananas and other produce, and fish. Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Sift together the flour, cocoa, and baking powder in a bowl. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2022 The wine is velvety and dark in color, with aromas of cocoa, cranberry and black currant. Kevin Gray, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 Yes, there was some infrastructure put in place (not merely to transport cocoa, rubber and the like), as well as the introduction of salutary modern medicine and scientific education. Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Think body-hugging tank dresses available in tonal hues (marble, ochre, almond, cocoa, gunmetal, and onyx) and an on-trend bubble-gum pink shade called taffy. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 28 July 2022 Pick from peanut butter, cocoa, and fruity for cereal; and cheddar cheese, sour cream and onion, and BBQ for cheese puffs. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 14 July 2022 Sri Lanka is a warm, tropical island with plenty of annual rainfall, perfect for growing rice, tea, cocoa, and spices, and located along numerous ocean-trade routes for easy market access. The Editors, National Review, 12 July 2022 See More
Megan Becka, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 To this day, it’s one of the world’s major producers of nutmeg, as well as a strong exporter of a variety of spices, cocoa, bananas and other produce, and fish. Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Sift together the flour, cocoa, and baking powder in a bowl. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2022 The wine is velvety and dark in color, with aromas of cocoa, cranberry and black currant. Kevin Gray, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 Yes, there was some infrastructure put in place (not merely to transport cocoa, rubber and the like), as well as the introduction of salutary modern medicine and scientific education. Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Think body-hugging tank dresses available in tonal hues (marble, ochre, almond, cocoa, gunmetal, and onyx) and an on-trend bubble-gum pink shade called taffy. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 28 July 2022 Pick from peanut butter, cocoa, and fruity for cereal; and cheddar cheese, sour cream and onion, and BBQ for cheese puffs. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 14 July 2022 Sri Lanka is a warm, tropical island with plenty of annual rainfall, perfect for growing rice, tea, cocoa, and spices, and located along numerous ocean-trade routes for easy market access. The Editors, National Review, 12 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
modification of Spanish cacao
First Known Use
1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing cocoa
Kids Definition
cocoa
noun
co·coa ˈkō-kō
1
: a brown powder that is made from the roasted seeds ( cocoa beans ) of the cacao tree after some of its fat is removed and that is used to make chocolate
2
: a hot drink made from cocoa powder mixed 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