jojoba

noun

jo·​jo·​ba hə-ˈhō-bə 

: 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

Both use all natural ingredients like jojoba and avocado oil. — Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Infused with sunflower seed oil, castor seed oil, jojoba seed oil, squalane, and shea butter, Dear Dahlia’s Lip Paradise Sensual Lip Glow feels like, well, butter gliding onto your lips. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

Priced at $40, the 2-in-1 formula is packed with Pro-Vitamin B5 and moisture boosters including jojoba oil and glycerin. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

This bikini exfoliator from Fur does just that — thanks to its blend of glycolic acid, lactic acid, and jojoba beads. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for jojoba

• oba