Word
hershey
Phoneticsher·shey
/ˈhɝʃi/
Definition
n. a famous brand of American chocolate. People often use the name to talk about the standard milk chocolate bars made by this company.
n. a prominent American brand of confectionery, specifically associated with mass-produced milk chocolate. Often used metonymically to refer to the chocolate bars themselves.
Examples
“He bought a Hershey bar at the gas station.”
“The recipe for s'mores traditionally calls for a piece of Hershey chocolate melted between graham crackers.”
“While gourmet chocolate has gained popularity, the distinct flavor profile of a Hershey bar remains a nostalgic staple of American snack culture.”
Examples
simple
“He bought a Hershey bar at the gas station.”
contextual
“The recipe for s'mores traditionally calls for a piece of Hershey chocolate melted between graham crackers.”
complex
“While gourmet chocolate has gained popularity, the distinct flavor profile of a Hershey bar remains a nostalgic staple of American snack culture.”
Usage
Used as an uncountable noun for the substance ('some Hershey chocolate') or as a countable noun for individual bars ('a Hershey').
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