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

The money supports the local economy, which is otherwise based around the extraction of coconuts. —Mark Johanson, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025

The best part about this layered delicacy is the creamy coconut filling. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025

Hoey said some people get coconut notes from the IPA, while others taste a more woody profile. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Some people like adding cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips for added flavor. —Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025

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