# truffle

/ˈtɹəfəɫ/ (US) · /tɹˈʌfəl/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/truffle
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 2. chocolate sweet

noun · CEFR B2

a soft chocolate sweet, often shaped like a ball and covered in cocoa powder.

For teachers: a confection made from a chocolate ganache centre coated in chocolate, cocoa powder, or chopped toasted nuts.

- She bought a box of handmade dark chocolate truffles for his birthday.
- The pastry chef prepared a batch of champagne truffles, dusting each one with a fine layer of unsweetened cocoa powder.

Usage: Commonly used as a shortened form of 'chocolate truffle'.

## Examples

- The chef shaved fresh truffle over the pasta dish.
- Because they grow deep underground near tree roots, truffles are often found using specially trained dogs or pigs.
- While the white variety from Italy is the most expensive, the black winter truffle remains a staple of high-end French gastronomy for its ability to infuse oils and sauces with a deep, musky scent.

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