: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
Examples of shea butter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
It’s blended with avocado oil for even more firmness, shea butter to keep skin soothed and supple, and white and green tea extracts for an antioxidant hit.
—
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Nov. 2025
The formulation is infused with moisturizing ingredients ranging from shea butter to jojoba oil, while fatty acids protect the delicate skin on the lips.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
Ideal for thick, natural hair, the cream formula moisturizes quenched curls with ingredients such as silk protein, coconut oil, and shea butter.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
The formula contains an antioxidant-rich berry fruit complex, Murumuru seed butter, and shea butter, a combination that not only repairs dry, chapped lips, but also provides up to eight hours of moisture.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shea butter
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Nov. 2025
The formulation is infused with moisturizing ingredients ranging from shea butter to jojoba oil, while fatty acids protect the delicate skin on the lips.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
Ideal for thick, natural hair, the cream formula moisturizes quenched curls with ingredients such as silk protein, coconut oil, and shea butter.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
The formula contains an antioxidant-rich berry fruit complex, Murumuru seed butter, and shea butter, a combination that not only repairs dry, chapped lips, but also provides up to eight hours of moisture.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shea butter
Cite this Entry
“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share