milk chocolate

American  

noun

1. chocolate that has been mixed with milk.

2. a piece or bar of candy made of or coated with such chocolate.

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milk chocolate British  

noun

1. chocolate that has been made with milk, having a creamy taste Compare plain chocolate

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Etymology

Origin of milk chocolate

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

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

The black-colored beans are dark chocolate espresso flavored, while the brown beans are milk chocolate flavored, meant to mimic the robustness and sweetness of a cappuccino.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

Meanwhile, a Nestle Kit Kat Chunky milk chocolate Easter egg stayed at the same price at the supermarket, but was reduced from 129g to 110g - making it 17% more expensive per 100g.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

I bought a big bar of milk chocolate for her little brother, but I didn’t always tell her the news that my father brought home.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz