milk chocolate
Americannoun
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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
Etymology
Origin of milk chocolate
First recorded in 1715–25
Example Sentences
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Two or three squares of dark chocolate might contain between 22-73mg of flavanols, while a few chunks of milk chocolate will have 3-7mg.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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
The aptly named “Mini Winnies,” which look endearingly cartoonish, featured a tonka and malted milk biscuit dipped in milk chocolate.
From Salon • Sep. 19, 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
A case of milk chocolate, good for an invalid’s stomach.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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