semisweet

American  

[sem-ee-sweet, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈswit, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

1. somewhat sweet; containing a small amount of sweetening.

   a semisweet cookie; semisweet chocolate.

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Etymology

Origin of semisweet

First recorded in 1950–55; semi- + sweet

Example Sentences

To start, combine butter and semisweet chocolate chips in a large bowl and put them in the microwave to melt.

From Salon

Instead, she marched to the grocery aisle and had a lightbulb moment when she spied a bag of semisweet chocolate morsels.

From Salon

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

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

We made a few other small tweaks - adding cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate to deepen the cookie’s flavor and color without overwhelming the lighter milk chocolate - but otherwise kept the recipe simple and straightforward.

From Washington Times