concoct

verb

con·​coct kən-ˈkäkt 

kän-

concocted; concocting; concocts

transitive verb

1

: to prepare by combining raw materials

concoct a recipe

concocted a tropical fruit smoothie

2

: devise, fabricate

concoct an explanation

concocted a strategy to take control of the company

concocter noun

concoctive

kən-ˈkäk-tiv 

kän-

adjective

Synonyms of concoct

• devise
• invent
• construct

Examples of concoct in a Sentence

The drink was first concocted by a bartender in New York.

She concocted a stew from the leftovers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tran says the hairstyle was concocted with Liu's outfit in mind, not to mention her overall vibe. — Marci Robin, Allure, 16 July 2026

Similarly, the EastDiet hasn't been concocted by nutritionists in a lab; instead, it's been shaped by local, natural resources. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Dishes are concocted Chipotle-style, by ordering at the assembly-line-style counter. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026

Over the course of the next few months, Mark and Shirley concocted their plan — which included recruiting his brother, Bob Leonard, and two others. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin concoctus, past participle of concoquere to cook together, from com- + coquere to cook — more at cook

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for concoct

• deadlocked
• landlocked
• padlocked
• unblocked
• unlocked
• balked
• blocked
• chalked
• clocked
• cocked
• docked
• flocked

Kids Definition

concoct

verb

con·​coct kən-ˈkäkt 

kän-

1

: to prepare by combining various ingredients

concoct a stew

2

: to think up : invent

concoct a likely story

concoction

-ˈkäk-shən 

noun