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

Each order includes three flavors: original hazelnut milk chocolate, layered Raffaello with white almond and coconut, as well as dark chocolate. —Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024

Some are filled with sunny yellow lemon curd or stuffed with passionfruit coconut whip and passionfruit jam and crowned with jagged shards of meringue. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024

Of course, gentle hydrators like aloe vera and crystalline coconut are also featured for conditioning benefits. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024

The beauty, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, says the holidays can’t truly kick off without the coconut and rum-based traditional drink, treated as a true delicacy this time of year. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Dec. 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