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

New to Yankee Stadium in 2025, the Petroni tiramisu is made of espresso mascarpone cream, lady finger cookies and cocoa powder. —Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Stir in a tablespoon of cocoa powder, half a teaspoon of ground turmeric, a quarter teaspoon each of cinnamon and ginger, and a pinch of black pepper. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025

Bright, deep purple; intoxicating aromas of cocoa powder, black currant, anise and lavender. —Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

Antioxidant-rich ingredients like cocoa seed and rosemary leaf extracts not only minimize excess oil production but also prevent acne-causing bacteria and makeup shade fading due to oxidation. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for cocoa

• koko
• loco
• poco
• sirocco

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