coconut oil

noun

: a fatty oil or semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products

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The sweeteners used are coconut sugar and maple syrup, and there’s also virgin coconut oil, vanilla extract, and Himalayan pink sea salt. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024 And, for vegans and individuals who avoid dairy, Watts suggested replacing the butter with coconut oil. Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 Warm the cream between your hands for a few seconds to let the coconut oil emulsify a little before applying to your feet. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024 Key Ingredients: Shea butter, coconut oil, hyaluronic acid Size: 0.42 oz. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coconut oil 

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coconut oil was in 1681

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“Coconut oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20oil. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

coconut oil

noun
: a nearly colorless oil or soft white fat that comes from coconuts and is used especially in soaps and foods

Medical Definition

coconut oil

noun
: a nearly colorless fatty oil or white semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products

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