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

Aligning those targets, the authors argue, could simplify interpretation and help integrate apoB into routine practice allowing for more accurate ASCVD risk prediction and more tailored lipid-lowering strategies. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Studies have found that avocado consumption is associated with improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, including lipid profiles. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026

For instance, sunflower oil—which contains linoleic acid, a lipid similar to our skin’s own sebum, delivers suppleness on contact. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 June 2026

Pollen also contains lipids, which help with energy storage but also boost immunity. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 June 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