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milk chocolate

American  

noun

  • milk chocolates
    plural
  1. chocolate that has been mixed with milk.

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


milk chocolate British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of milk chocolate

First recorded in 1715–25

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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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