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

Its vegan formula is enriched with creamy shea butter and refreshing verbena leaf extract (that also happens to be 100 percent organic) for an invigorating shower experience that whisks you away to the lush countryside of Provence. —Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026

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, 1 Jan. 2026

Glycerin draws hydration into the skin while shea butter replenishes lipids lost during cleansing, leaving skin softer and more resilient. —Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026

Plus, it’s infused with hydrating ingredients like shea butter and castor oil, so lashes don’t feel crispy. —Shalwah Evans, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shea butter

• stonecutter
• woodcutter
• clutter
• cutter
• flutter
• gutter
• mutter
• nutter
• putter
• rutter
• shutter
• sputter