coconut

noun

co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 

1

: the drupaceous fruit of the coconut palm whose outer fibrous husk yields coir and whose nut contains thick edible meat and, in the fresh fruit, a clear liquid (see coconut water)

2

: the edible meat of the coconut

Examples of coconut in a Sentence

The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.

Recent Examples on the Web

Notes of creamy coconut, pink pepper and salt air create a heady fragrance of succulent fruits and tropical flowers. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Naturally, there will be plenty of drinks to go with these delicious Thai bites, including a My Thai with a rum blend, curaçao, coconut, lemongrass, ginger, and lime, and a mocktail Thai Basil Cucumber Spritz made with Seedlip grove, cucumber, Thai basil, and Kaffir lime. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024

This foaming formula, which effuses notes of warm vanilla and decadent almond, gently cleans the skin with a cocktail of nourishing oils, including castor, grapeseed, avocado, coconut, and sunflower seed for a healthy dose of antioxidants, vitamins, and fatty acids. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024

Enjoy Ina Garten’s famous coconut cake or turtles from Savannah’s Candy Kitchen without lifting a finger. —Kayla Kitts, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing coconut

• coconut crab
• coconut milk
• coconut oil
• coconut palm
• coconut shy
• coconut water

Kids Definition

coconut

noun

co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 

: the large egg-shaped husk-covered fruit of the coconut palm

Medical Definition

coconut

noun

co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 

1

: the fruit of the coconut palm having an outer fibrous husk with a nut containing thick edible meat and coconut milk

2

: the edible meat of the coconut