jojoba

noun

jo·​jo·​ba hə-ˈhō-bə How to pronounce jojoba (audio)
: a shrub or small tree (Simmondsia chinensis synonym S. californica) of the box family of southwestern North America with edible seeds that yield a valuable liquid wax used especially in cosmetics

Examples of jojoba in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tamanu oil is relatively unknown in the United States when compared with the multitude of other powerhouse natural oils — jojoba, grapeseed, and tea tree, to name a few — found in beauty products. Sophia Panych, Allure, 29 Feb. 2024 This sunscreen moisturizes the skin with beeswax, jojoba, and sunflower oil. Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 20 Feb. 2024 It's packed with nine antioxidant-rich oils like squalane, jojoba, rosehip, and sunflower oil, giving a wonderful plumping effect. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2024 Similar to another best-seller, the Earth Mama Belly Butter, this nourishing oil is chock-full of organic ingredients like jojoba seed oil, borage seed oil, and calendula flower extract. Brigitt Earley, Allure, 28 Feb. 2024 The formula includes hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, aloe vera, jojoba oil, and MSM. Anna Smoot, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024 They’re formulated with lightweight jojoba oil for nourishment, green tea for scalp support, and sage for stimulating hair growth. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024 Best Moisturizing Isle of Dogs Oatmeal Shampoo $19 View On Chewy $13 Our Ratings Ease of Use 5/5 Effectiveness 5/5 Hydration 4/5 Pros The Isle of Dogs Silky Oatmeal Shampoo has extremely moisturizing ingredients like coconut and jojoba oils, as well as oatmeal. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024 Some ingredients worth keeping an eye out for are meadowfoam seed, jojoba, coconut, olive, and argan oils, as well as VP/DMAPA acrylates copolymer, aloe, wheat protein, and hydrolyzed silk. Sarah Han, Allure, 11 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, of Uto-Aztecan origin; akin to O'odham hohowai jojoba, Yaqui hohoovam

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jojoba was in 1900

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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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