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hershey

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhɝʃi// her·shey

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.


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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