chocolate
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈtʃɒk.lət//
KK: /ˈtʃɑːkəlɪt/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or made from a sweet, brown food that is made from roasted and ground cacao seeds.
Example
She made a delicious chocolate cake for the party.
Conversation
Have you tried the new chocolate cake at the bakery?
Yes, it's so rich and delicious!
I love anything that has a chocolate flavor, especially desserts.
Me too! It always makes everything better.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cocoa
brown
dark
Antonyms
bland
light
pale
noun
Definition
A sweet food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, often used in desserts, drinks, and candies.
Example
I love to eat chocolate cake on my birthday.
Conversation
I can't believe how much I love chocolate ice cream.
Right? It's the best treat on a hot day.
Exactly! I could eat it every day without getting tired of chocolate.
Root Explanation
Chocolate comes from the Nahuatl word 'xocolātl' (meaning bitter water), which refers to a drink made from cacao beans. The term was adopted into Spanish as 'chocolate', which then entered English. The word describes a product derived from cacao, often sweetened and consumed as a beverage or solid confection.
Memory Tip
Imagine the 'bitter water' ('xocolātl') that was originally made from cacao beans, helping you remember that chocolate is derived from this ancient drink.
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