coconut palm

noun

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

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Get dinner back at Drift later and walk in the moonlight along a beach wide enough for a president to land a helicopter, with the sound of the sea and the sea breezes in the coconut palms. Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025 There are also daily group activities such as a coconut palm weaving class, shell crafting, or a flower crown weaving session. Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025 And when the ship docks, guests will have time to soak in the tropical beauty of Nassau—white-sand beaches, coconut palms, and turquoise waters included. Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025 The grass promenade along the sand, shaded by coconut palms, is a favorite for locals. Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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coconut palm

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

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