cocaine

noun

co·​caine kō-ˈkān 

ˈkō-ˌkān

: a bitter crystalline alkaloid C₁₇H₂₁NO₄ obtained from coca leaves that is used especially in the form of its hydrochloride medically as a topical anesthetic and illicitly for its euphoric effects and that may result in a compulsive psychological need

Examples of cocaine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Munn, 44, and the comedian, 42, had started dating earlier that year, amid Mulaney’s early sobriety following a stay in rehab for alcohol and cocaine addiction. —Brianne Tracy, People.com, 6 June 2025

On Tuesday, three British nationals accused of smuggling more than 2 pounds of cocaine into Indonesia were charged in a court in Bali, while on May 27, an Australian man was arrested on suspicion of smuggling cocaine. —Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025

Notably, multiple individuals from Guyana, Colombia, and other countries were designated for involvement in cocaine transshipment operations to the United States. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025

The coroner’s report from January states that Trinity died of fentanyl, cocaine and bromazolam intoxication, according to court documents. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cocaine

• crack cocaine

Rhymes for cocaine

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
• blockchain
• butane
• campaign

Kids Definition

cocaine

noun

co·​caine kō-ˈkān 

ˈkō-ˌkān

: a bitter habit-forming drug obtained from coca leaves and used in medicine to deaden pain and illegally for its euphoric effects

Medical Definition

cocaine

noun

co·​caine kō-ˈkān, ˈkō-ˌ 

: a bitter crystalline alkaloid C₁₇H₂₁NO₄ obtained from coca leaves that is used medically especially in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₁NO₄·HCl as a topical anesthetic and illicitly for its euphoric effects and that may result in a compulsive psychological need