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.
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The protein- and calorie-packed recovery meal included dry-aged meatballs, bone-in ribeye and lobster spaghetti followed by chocolate cake, coconut cream pie, and raspberry macarons.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Other snaps in the carousel feature Lovato and Jutes enjoying time on their tropical getaway, from wearing flower crowns and matching leis before enjoying a sunset dinner and drinking coconuts on the beach, to jet skiing on the bright blue waters and kissing with a rainbow as their backdrop.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 June 2025
The bourbon is rich and layered, featuring notes of cinnamon, clove, and toasted coconut followed by caramel, vanilla, and dark cherry, underpinned by toasted oak and a dusting of cocoa powder.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
These sensitive feminine wipes are enriched with aloe vera and coconut extract, keeping your skin and intimate area balanced, refreshed, and moisturized.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 12 June 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Other snaps in the carousel feature Lovato and Jutes enjoying time on their tropical getaway, from wearing flower crowns and matching leis before enjoying a sunset dinner and drinking coconuts on the beach, to jet skiing on the bright blue waters and kissing with a rainbow as their backdrop.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 June 2025
The bourbon is rich and layered, featuring notes of cinnamon, clove, and toasted coconut followed by caramel, vanilla, and dark cherry, underpinned by toasted oak and a dusting of cocoa powder.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
These sensitive feminine wipes are enriched with aloe vera and coconut extract, keeping your skin and intimate area balanced, refreshed, and moisturized.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for coconut
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“Coconut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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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
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