coconut oil

noun

: a fatty oil or semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products

Examples of coconut oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Designed with type 3 and 4 curls in mind, the formula not only clears away residue but also nourishes, thanks to moisture-rich ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025

Some natural oils, such as shea butter and coconut oil, can become slightly gritty in texture when cooled. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025

Natural deodorants, on the other hand, don’t block sweat but help mask odor, and many use oils or butters (like coconut oil or shea butter) that can leave greasy marks when clothes brush against them. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025

Combine chocolate, coconut oil and salt in a medium heatproof bowl, then set it over the saucepan. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coconut oil

• aerofoil
• cinquefoil
• hydrofoil
• quatrefoil
• airfoil
• benzoyl
• despoil
• embroil
• etoile
• gargoyle
• recoil
• subsoil

Kids Definition

coconut oil

noun

: a nearly colorless oil or soft white fat that comes from coconuts and is used especially in soaps and foods

Medical Definition

coconut oil

noun

: a nearly colorless fatty oil or white semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products