Synonyms for

Cocoa

Verb / ˈkəʊkəʊ / Another word for cocoa — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, used to make chocolate and cocoa drinks.

Synonyms & similar words

hotchocolate drinkingchocolate chocolate chocolate chocolatier

Synonyms by register

Formal

cacao theobroma

Informal

choc hot chocolate chocolate drink

Literary

nectar of the gods dark elixir

Antonyms

bitter sour unpleasant unsweetened plain

Common collocations

  • hot cocoa
  • cocoa powder
  • cocoa butter
  • drinking cocoa
  • cocoa beans
  • cocoa nibs
  • rich cocoa

Word family

noun cocoa
adjective cocoa

Usage note

Cocoa specifically refers to the powder made from ground cacao beans, often used in baking or to make hot chocolate. It is distinct from chocolate, which usually contains added sugar and fat.

Example sentences

  1. I like to make hot cocoa with marshmallows.
  2. My mom uses cocoa powder in her brownie recipe.
  3. Do you want a cup of cocoa to warm you up?
  4. I love the smell of cocoa when I walk into a chocolate shop.
  5. My favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate cocoa.

Quotes

  • Chocolate is a gift of love to yourself. - Sonja Blumenthal
  • All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! - Lucy Van Pelt (Peanuts)
  • All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. - Charles M. Schulz

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