semisweet

[ sem-ee-sweet, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

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

   a semisweet cookie; semisweet chocolate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of semisweet¹

First recorded in 1950–55; semi- + sweet

Example Sentences

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

Stir in the melted chocolate, almond butter, vanilla and chopped semisweet chocolate.

From Washington Times

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