jojoba

noun

jo·​jo·​ba hə-ˈhō-bə 

: a shrub or small tree (Simmondsia chinensis synonym S. californica) of the box family of southwestern North America with edible seeds that yield a valuable liquid wax used especially in cosmetics

Examples of jojoba in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The silky conditioner pairs keratin with jojoba seed oil to soften hair and boost shine, leaving strands glossy enough to pass for a fresh salon blowout. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Jan. 2026

But the Glow Face Oil also gets a boost from organic camellia seed oil, organic chamomile, organic calendula, sea buckthorn oil, jojoba oil, and helichrysum essential oil. —Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026

Castor oil is very thick and sticky, and should also be mixed with a few drops of castor oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil, jojoba oil, or argan oil. —Carley Millhone, Health, 1 Jan. 2026

Featuring ingredients like jojoba wax spheres complex to remove dead skin cells, wheat germ oil to soften the skin, and an algae complex to even out skin texture, this formula can help treat and prevent body breakouts through physical exfoliation. —Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, of Uto-Aztecan origin; akin to O'odham hohowai jojoba, Yaqui hohoovam

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jojoba

• oba