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

Hydrolyzed baobab helps strengthen, while jojoba esters condition for silky slip that keeps frizzy hair at bay. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025

Even better, it’s packed with argan, macadamia, and jojoba oils for moisturization. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025

Hsu crafts her treatments using homemade shower oil with jojoba oil which is packed with antibacterial and antioxidant properties plus vitamin E for skin repair and oat, which delivers gentle exfoliation while soothing irritation. —Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

Plus, its addition of vitamin E and jojoba oil moisturizes and works with your skin’s natural oils, and hyaluronic acid locks in the hydration for a firmer feeling. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 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