lipid

noun

lip·​id ˈli-pəd 

variants or less commonly lipide

ˈli-ˌpīd 

: any of various substances that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (such as chloroform and ether), that are usually insoluble in water, that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phospholipids, cerebrosides, and related and derived compounds

lipidic

li-ˈpi-dik 

adjective

Examples of lipid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rice lipids and jojoba oil seal in moisture and replenish the skin barrier, while 2% ectoin soothes redness and protects against water loss. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

Bioaccumulation is further influenced by body size, as larger fish generally have higher lipid content and exhibit greater bioconcentration than smaller individuals. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Khan said that studies have shown GLP-1s and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications decrease cardiovascular risk by lowering blood pressure, reducing systemic inflammation and improve blood lipid profiles alongside weight loss. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

These include the likes of glycerin, panthenol, ceramides, and appropriate lipids. — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lipid

• phospholipid

Kids Definition

lipid

noun

lip·​id ˈlip-əd 

: any of various substances (as fats and waxes) that with proteins and carbohydrates make up the principal structural parts of living cells

Medical Definition

lipid

noun

lip·​id ˈlip-əd 

variants also lipide

-ˌīd 

: any of various substances that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents (as chloroform and ether), that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells, and that include fats, waxes, phospholipids, cerebrosides, and related and derived compounds