semisweet
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of semisweet
Example Sentences
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The “all butter” cookie with bittersweet and semisweet chocolate is indeed real and expected to arrive in all U.S. stores by the end of January, Axios reported.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2024
Joining the reishi mushrooms, touted for their ability to combat depression and fatigue, in the squares of organic, fair-trade semisweet chocolate are chamomile, L-Theanine, magnesium and zinc, all ingredients intended to promote healthy sleep patterns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Stir in the melted chocolate, almond butter, vanilla and chopped semisweet chocolate.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 27, 2023
To melt the chocolate, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white or semisweet chocolate in 30-second bursts on HIGH, stirring after each burst.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023
Before my guests came I would ask Mr. Swart to get a certain type of Nederburg wine, which I had tasted before and knew was a semisweet.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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