chocolates

choc-o-lates · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Individual pieces of chocolate candy, often with fillings.

  2. 2.

    Various types or varieties of chocolate.

Forms

plural: chocolates

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    box of chocolates — a gift box containing assorted chocolate candies
  • •
    life is like a box of chocolates — you never know what you'll get

Related words

See also: candy, chocolate, sweets
Synonyms: candies, confections, sweets

Etymology

Plural of "chocolate," from Spanish, from Nahuatl "xocolatl."