semisweet
pronunciation
How to pronounce semisweet in British English:
UK ['semɪ'swi:t]
How to pronounce semisweet in American English:
US [ˌsemɪ'swit]
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- Adjective:
- having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness
Word Origin
- semisweet (adj.)
- also semi-sweet, 1943, from semi- + sweet.
Example
- 1. If you think milk chocolate is too sweet , then you should try semisweet chocolate .