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

Investigators said Willis’ DNA was found on the bag of cocaine and that Carson’s DNA was found on the bag of fentanyl, according to court documents. —Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025

According to court records, investigators found more than two kilograms of fentanyl, 300 grams of cocaine, one kilogram of marijuana, items used to process and package narcotics and a .380 caliber pistol in the vehicle at Eddie Limas’ residence. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025

Authorities caught them with 2,312 kilos of cocaine on June 27 of that year; and 3,300 kilos on October 7. —Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025

The family of the Ohio woman has filed a wrongful death suit 30 Comments Two pit bulls that mauled an Ohio grandmother to death last year were reportedly high on cocaine at the time. —Laura Barcella, People.com, 14 Mar. 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