How to Use coconut in a Sentence

coconut

noun

• The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.
• Soy wax comes in flakes, and the coconut comes in blocks.
  — Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2022
• But right up there getting top billing is the creamy coconut-milk broth.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2021
• At one point, they were also approached about purchasing a unique coconut drink.
  — Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com, 28 Dec. 2021
• This Pantry Ramen, with a slice of melty cheese and rich coconut would also hit the spot.
  — Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2022
• Begin by choosing a high-quality coconut product—some will whip up whiter, while others will take on a grey hue.
  — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 23 Dec. 2021
• The nut pieces were not minuscule tidbits, but real chunky pieces of nuts mixed into a generous amount of coconut in a gooey, sweet base.
  — cleveland, 8 Dec. 2021
• The base is made from gluten-free oats sweetened with coconut sugar and flavored with vanilla bean, cardamom, and cinnamon.
  — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
• Family members watched from the windowsill shaded by the coconut trees; an elderly uncle tapped the sofa arm with joy.
  — New York Times, 8 Jan. 2022
• This coconut red curry soup incorporates silken tofu and cherry tomatoes.
  — New York Times, 21 Jan. 2022
• Use pine nuts for crunch or coconut for some chewiness. Spiced Almond Snowball Cookies.
  — Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2021
• Her folksy way of talking about coconut trees became an improbably popular meme among young Americans.
  — Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
• The final pie is a delightfully easy amalgamation of coconut macaroons and vanilla custard.
  — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
• For instance, in our Sri Lankan tea gardens, our growers live on a staple of coconut and spices—which inspired one of my blends called Coconut Chai.
  — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2021
• This is the fibrous stuff that covers the nut of a coconut.
  — Jeff Lowenfels | Alaska Gardening and Growing, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
• The flaked coconut sprinkled on top adds a nice crunch.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
• This mat is made with linen and filled with coconut fiber.
  — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 May 2024
• Pot Brush The one shown above is made from coir fibers, which come from the outer husk of the coconut.
  — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 29 Aug. 2023
• The coconut base gives the ice cream a rich, creamy flavor but then steps aside for the citrus of the Kishu.
  — Rax Will, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2022
• The groom’s aunt Mary baked them a coconut wedding cake.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2022
• The result is a sweet bite that’s both chewy and slightly crunchy, with a hint of salt from the coconut broth.
  — Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 6 June 2023
• Check the label to be sure that the coconut aminos doesn't include some soy.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2024
• Make the classic recipe or stir in a cup of toasted coconut.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2024
• The aerosol foam is best applied with a mitt and has a pleasing coconut scent.
  — Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2022
• The coconut or robber crab is the largest land crustacean.
  — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 16 Dec. 2022
• Keep in Mind The coir, or coconut fiber, on this doormat is prone to shedding.
  — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
• Resty Zilmar, Marlen’s youngest son, 24, would climb a tree to knock down a coconut for a snack.
  — New York Times, 22 May 2022
• Shields said key to the spread of ambrosia was the invention of a machine to process coconut meat.
  — Leanne Italie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023
• Someone gets bonked on the head with a coconut and forgets their own name.
  — Josh Gondelman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2022
• Our recipe for the treat is made with cream cheese, coconut, and cinnamon.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 11 Dec 2024