milk chocolate
Americannoun
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milk chocolates
plural
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chocolate that has been mixed with milk.
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a piece or bar of candy made of or coated with such chocolate.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of milk chocolate
First recorded in 1715–25
Example Sentences
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If you’re craving more sweetness, I suggest swapping the dark chocolate for milk chocolate.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Wallace has noticed prices for her Easter favorites, such as Russell Stover’s milk chocolate Easter bunnies, have taken a bigger chunk out of her budget each year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Becca Amy Stock, a TikTok influencer who goes by the name Becca Eats Everything, set herself the task of reviewing every milk chocolate bar at Britain's major supermarkets.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
In general milk chocolate has far fewer of these solids while dark chocolate contains more, as evidenced by its bitter taste.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 12, 2024
Audrey’s hair, the color of milk chocolate, fell in soft waves over her shoulders.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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