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

Try the Nutty and Nice (almost like a dessert) made with rye whiskey, cream sherry, coconut rum, Thai coffee, caramel, peanut punch foam, and some beautiful spices(can be made without peanuts)(can be made without peanuts). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

The body oil that won’t burn — Vacation Shimmer Oil delivers broad spectrum SPF 30 protection with a base layer of pearlescent gold mica, peptides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, plus a mix of argan, coconut, marula and jojoba oils. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026

As the whiskey opens, additional notes of white peach, honey, toasted coconut, subtle rye spices, especially white pepper, and citrus peel emerge. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Top with a tangy cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut to perfectly complement the sweet pineapple filling. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 May 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