coconut oil

noun

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

Examples of coconut oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The scrub also contains coconut oil to moisturize the scalp—an ingredient Dr. Kapoor said is key for hydrating without any grease—as well as a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil complex that offers immediate scalp relief. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024 What's more, it's formulated with nourishing ingredients like strengthening biotin and moisturizing coconut oil. Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024 The ingredient is a powerful emollient; here, it’s paired with moisturizing sunflower seed and coconut oils for keeping skin smooth and supple. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024 Good alternatives include Vaseline, aloe vera, or even coconut oil. Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coconut oil 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Coconut oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20oil. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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