How to Use hot cocoa in a Sentence

hot cocoa

noun
  • The grumps end when the lights dance and a cup of hot cocoa soothes.
    John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Apr. 2023
  • And be sure to warm up with snuggles and lots of hot cocoa.
    Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 22 Dec. 2022
  • So, grab your shopping bags, a hot cocoa and hit the road.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2022
  • This year brings Lil’ Carl, sized for one mug of hot cocoa.
    Dallas News, 25 Nov. 2022
  • And how cute would the mugs be sitting out at a hot cocoa station?
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • For a few bucks more, the bartender on board will pour mimosas and hot cocoa.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Make sure to stop by the market for a cup of hot cocoa afterward.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The basic recipe: Take one mountain, add fresh powder and serve with a mug of hot cocoa.
    Tom Corrigan, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2023
  • While parents peruse the store for gifts, their kids can hang out at a nearby church to play and drink hot cocoa.
    Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Just like winter is best served with a hearty stew or cup of hot cocoa in hand, summer is the grilling season.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 20 June 2024
  • In fact, there are more than 100 entries this year to keep that hot cocoa flowing all the way until next year.
    Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Get your hot cocoa, warm blankets, cozy socks and cue up your favorite movies.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The tree is up, the lights are glimmering, and there are mugs of hot cocoa dotted with marshmallows to be slurped.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • After checking out the forest, there'll be s'mores and hot cocoa.
    Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Hot tip to those struggling with the desert chill: there is a man with a cowboy hat selling hot cocoa by the ¿Te Gusta El Pop?
    Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2023
  • The bar serves up craft cocktails, wine and beer, and the kitchen offers coffee, hot cocoa, soups and sandwiches.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • There will be hot cocoa and treats, Monika Lee, Talamantes’ chief of staff, said.
    Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Plus, some of the remodels are clearly in line with this year’s trends in food and home decor, as a hot cocoa bar has been added to the two-bedroom house’s kitchen.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Asked to pick between hot cocoa and eggnog, of course MC went with the cocoa… with a splash of Black Irish, naturally.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2022
  • These coasters are like mini rugs for your warm cup of hot cocoa or coffee.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Here's one more free cross stitch pattern from Country Living to enjoy working on in front of the fire-- with a cup of hot cocoa in hand, of course!
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 19 Dec. 2022
  • There’s also a snow machine, for when weather permits, and hot cocoa and cookies in the evening on Dec. 17 and Christmas Eve.
    Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Have a get-together with rival gangs to discuss matters over a cup of hot cocoa!
    Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Apart from karaoke with the Afflecks, guests got to enjoy a pizza station, an outdoor bar, and a hot cocoa station.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2022
  • This ski-in/ski-out poolside bar at The Viceroy Snowmass warms up skiers with potent hot toddies and mezcal-spiked hot cocoa.
    Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2023
  • From skiing to ice skating and building snowmen to drinking hot cocoa, cold weather is great for a slew of things.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, The Enquirer, 10 Jan. 2024
  • So, rather than venturing to see holiday movies in theaters, make a pot of hot cocoa, snuggle up, and hit play.
    Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, 30 Nov. 2022
  • These top picks will be ideal for spring reading in the park, during the summer season at the beach, by the fireplace in autumn or with hot cocoa in winter.
    Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
  • Alternatively, fill the mugs with hot cocoa or small bags of craft coffee.
    Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Shoppers have the option to create a custom gift box that features a candle, mug, bracelet or necklace pus a hot cocoa bomb.
    Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2022

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