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

Consider the crisp, Gimlet-like Mediterrânico, made with sea fennel and eucalyptus, or the Banana Bonanza, a riff on the Negroni with Madeira, banana, coconut butter, and fig leaf. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

By mid-2019, Brun’s activities had become so well-known on the coconut wireless that Ponce began receiving complaints for not investigating him. — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

The Absinthe Colada, like Piña Colada, begins with coconut cream and pineapple juices, balanced with a little citrus. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Expect bites like croquetas with caviar, Waldorf Salad lettuce wraps, coconut shrimp cocktail and Old Bay French fries. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 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