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

Her splashiest article followed up on reports that a packet of cocaine was found in the White House in July, 2023. —Mark Yarm, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024

Prosecutors found 79 vials of ketamine and approximately 3 pounds of pills containing methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, cocaine and prescription drugs that appeared to be fraudulently obtained in her North Hollywood home. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2024

According to the Justice Department, the Los Angeles Police Department searched Sangha’s residence and allegedly found about 79 vials of ketamine, 1.4 kilograms of pills containing methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, cocaine and prescription drugs. —Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024

Perry, who was reportedly sober for 19 months, didn't have alcohol or drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl in his system. —Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cocaine

• crack cocaine

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