How to Use hot cocoa in a Sentence

hot cocoa

noun
  • The grumps end when the lights dance and a cup of hot cocoa soothes.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Apr. 2023
  • So get your hot cocoa and snuggle in.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Maybe there’s a crackling fire, or hot cocoa on the stove.
    — Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
  • And how cute would the mugs be sitting out at a hot cocoa station?
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The evening wraps up with a cup of hot cocoa near a crackling bonfire.
    — Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Order a hot cafe au lait, frozen cafe au lait, or hot cocoa to wash down your beignets.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Add throw blankets and trays with hot cocoa mugs to mimic ski chalet vibes.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Bonfires and hot cocoa often await at the end.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Imagine resting on your couch in the drapey slip with a nice mug of hot cocoa.
    — Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2024
  • There was also hot cocoa, a juggling show and a choir singing.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • At the end of the trail, there will be a bonfire with hot cocoa and cookies.
    — Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
  • For a few bucks more, the bartender on board will pour mimosas and hot cocoa.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Get your hot cocoa, warm blankets, cozy socks and cue up your favorite movies.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Make sure to stop by the market for a cup of hot cocoa afterward.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • These coasters are like mini rugs for your warm cup of hot cocoa or coffee.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Wind down in one of the heated pools with some hot cocoa afterwards.
    — Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The tree lighting includes free hot cocoa.
    — Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Igloos and fireside lounges can be reserved for cozying with some hot cocoa.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Igloos and fireside lounges can be reserved for cozying with some hot cocoa.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Just add red wine and follow the directions; or use it in cider or hot cocoa, too.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The tours take a short break at the halfway point for homemade pumpkin bread and hot cocoa.
    — Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Drinking hot cocoa might warm your spirits and improve your heart health.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Buckle 'em up, hand 'em a sippy cup of hot cocoa and drive around viewing lights for free.
    — Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • One ride on a chilly chairlift usually sends her indoors for a cup of hot cocoa.
    — The Editors, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
  • Just like winter is best served with a hearty stew or cup of hot cocoa in hand, summer is the grilling season.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 20 June 2024
  • After checking out the forest, there'll be s'mores and hot cocoa.
    — Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2023
  • While parents peruse the store for gifts, their kids can hang out at a nearby church to play and drink hot cocoa.
    — Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Wearing this rich chocolate brown shade is like walking around with hot cocoa on your fingers.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Featuring a three-course meal, hot cocoa and a holiday sing-a-long.
    — Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Volunteers from the church handed out cups of hot cocoa and candles.
    — Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026

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