triglyceride

noun

tri·​glyc·​er·​ide (ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd 

: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins

Examples of triglyceride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some studies have found that dairy fat is rich in medium-chain triglycerides, which may have metabolic benefits in terms of improvement of type 2 diabetes, Mozaffarian said. —Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025

Although triglycerides are important for energy, high levels can also increase heart disease risk. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025

Fish oil helps remove plaque caused by triglycerides, which allows blood to flow more freely and blood pressure to decrease. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 5 Mar. 2025

The formula has a blend of glycerin and caprylic/capric triglyceride to repair the skin barrier, hydrate and soothe, as well as antioxidant vitamin E to safeguard skin from damage. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for triglyceride

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide

Medical Definition

triglyceride

noun

tri·​glyc·​er·​ide (ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd 

: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins

called also neutral fat