shea butter

noun

ˈshē- 

ˈshā-

: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles

Examples of shea butter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Made with nourishing shea butter, the formula also has a botanical wax blend that gives it a creamy, buildable texture, and its pigment, available in black and brown, is made of a vegan ester with intense payoff. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025

The beloved Lip Sleeping Mask is a treat for lips thanks to a burst of coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru seed butter that deliver serious moisture overnight. —Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025

Each product is packed with nourishing ingredients like vitamin C and shea butter that work best for normal to dry skin. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025

Peptides help firm and smooth, while shea butter, squalane, and avocado extract deeply nourish for a plumper, more elastic look, making this lightweight, fragrance-free formula a favorite for arms, thighs, and stomachs needing a bit of extra support. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shea butter

• stonecutter
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• nutter
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• sputter