rocky road

The term "rocky road" can describe both a challenging situation and a popular dessert featuring chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows.

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Definition

B2General Usage

(idiomatic)A period marked by difficulties and challenges.

Example

  • After the merger, the company experienced a rocky road with numerous setbacks.
  • Their relationship went through a rocky road, but they eventually worked things out.

A2Culinary

A dessert made with chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts, often in the form of ice cream or a no-bake slice.

Example

  • Rocky road ice cream is my favorite treat during summer.
  • She made a delicious rocky road slice for the party.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rocky road":

on the rocksrough rideice creamrock shandy