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

And a tower of coconut cabbage slaw from Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026

Or ube cake with coconut frosting. —Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026

The light coconut scent gives it that elevated, spa-like feel, which is proof that a drugstore staple can still feel luxurious. —Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026

There’s also a Get Rich mask filled with a mix of avocado, coconut, banana extract and aloe vera. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Mar. 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