coconut

noun

co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 

1

: the drupaceous fruit of the coconut palm whose outer fibrous husk yields coir and whose nut contains thick edible meat and, in the fresh fruit, a clear liquid (see coconut water)

2

: the edible meat of the coconut

Examples of coconut in a Sentence

The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.

Recent Examples on the Web

For pies, there are 15 flavors to choose from – classics like apple, lemon meringue, pecan, banana cream and chocolate but also coconut cream and peanut butter cream. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026

The conditioner is packed with panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and lightweight hydrators like coconut and safflower seed oils, delivering moisture for thinning hair without adding unnecessary weight. —Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026

The restaurant’s cult-favorite Smiling Tiger Salad is reincarnated as the Laughing Tiger, a spicy beef dish with coconut dressing, and is available only on the lounge menu as a small bite, rather than a large salad. —Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026

Glycerin acts as a humectant to pull water into the skin, while oils like almond and coconut help seal that moisture in, reinforcing the skin barrier and preventing further dryness. —Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing coconut

• coconut crab
• coconut milk
• coconut oil
• coconut palm
• coconut shy
• coconut water

Rhymes for coconut

• butternut
• cocoanut
• hazelnut
• undercut
• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut

Kids Definition

coconut

noun

co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 

: the large egg-shaped husk-covered fruit of the coconut palm

Medical Definition

coconut

noun

co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 

1

: the fruit of the coconut palm having an outer fibrous husk with a nut containing thick edible meat and coconut milk

2

: the edible meat of the coconut