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

If a Piña Colada is a Hawaiian shirt, garish and lurid, then the Coco de Agua is a white linen suit—still rum, lime, and coconut, but clean and fitted. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 June 2026

In the produce section, large bins held tomatillos, poblano peppers, Indian eggplants, dragon fruit, kumquats, coconuts, fava beans and giant king oyster mushrooms. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026

Sweet Doshi, founder of baby care brand Bubbsi, a coconut skincare company for kids and babies, says Route initially helped solve a meaningful operational burden. — Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Our choice today is coconut hazelnut, a refreshing change of pace. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 25 June 2026

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

Rhymes for coconut

• butternut
• cocoanut
• hazelnut
• undercut
• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut

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