cocaine

noun

co·​caine kō-ˈkān 

ˈkō-ˌkān

: a bitter crystalline alkaloid C₁₇H₂₁NO₄ obtained from coca leaves that is used especially in the form of its hydrochloride medically as a topical anesthetic and illicitly for its euphoric effects and that may result in a compulsive psychological need

Examples of cocaine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The comedian, born Kenyi Flores, died as a result of cocaine toxicity, the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed in a report. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025

Larsa is at her dinner, still pissed that Lisa accused her of setting up the paparazzi pictures of her ex, Marcus, doing cocaine. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025

Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents. —David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025

In exchange, prosecutors would agree to dismiss the rest of the case, including a murder charge, dealing in cocaine, unlawful carrying of a handgun and a misdemeanor. —Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cocaine

• crack cocaine

Rhymes for cocaine

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
• blockchain
• butane
• campaign

Kids Definition

cocaine

noun

co·​caine kō-ˈkān 

ˈkō-ˌkān

: a bitter habit-forming drug obtained from coca leaves and used in medicine to deaden pain and illegally for its euphoric effects

Medical Definition

cocaine

noun

co·​caine kō-ˈkān, ˈkō-ˌ 

: a bitter crystalline alkaloid C₁₇H₂₁NO₄ obtained from coca leaves that is used medically especially in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₁NO₄·HCl as a topical anesthetic and illicitly for its euphoric effects and that may result in a compulsive psychological need