coconut palm

noun

: a tall pinnate-leaved coconut-bearing palm (Cocos nucifera) that grows along tropical coasts

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The beach, which was located about a mile east of what is now Cocoplum Circle, was dotted with coconut palms and covered with white sand. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026 The Kohala Coast is living proof that nature is medicine, from the birdsong to the Tradewinds rustling the coconut palms to the deep blue-green waters of the Pacific lapping the shoreline. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026 For families There are many way for families to bond over cultural activities that include Tahitian dance classes, pareo (sarong) painting, and coconut palm weaving. Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025 Each of the 21 beachfront villas and residences are equipped with breezy living areas, a private infinity pool, open-air showers, and hammocks strung between coconut palms near the ocean. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coconut palm

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coconut palm was in 1764

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“Coconut palm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20palm. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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coconut palm

noun
: a tall palm that grows along tropical coasts and produces coconuts

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