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

The final pie is a delightfully easy amalgamation of coconut macaroons and vanilla custard. —Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

Her folksy way of talking about coconut trees became an improbably popular meme among young Americans. —Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024

Sake Tom Kha from Uchi Scottsdale Old Town sushi restaurant Uchi served a beautiful bite of raw salmon with a dollop of coconut, thai chili and orange crema that tasted for all the world like a bowl of Thai tom kha. —Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024

In another case, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized more than $17 million worth of meth stashed inside a shipment of coconuts. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

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

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