shea butter

noun

ˈshē- 

ˈshā-

: 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

Licorice root extract brings soothing and brightening benefits, and a nourishing blend of sunflower, sweet almond, moringa, and rice germ oils, plus shea butter, softens dry skin and seals in moisture. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026

Made with biotin, shea butter, and beeswax, the mascara was formulated to mimic the nourishing, strengthening effects of a lash serum. — Micaela English, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2026

Consider its Hydrating Daily Lotion with ceramides, glycerin and hyaluronic acid your dry-skin remedy and the Moisturizing Cream, which has all three aforementioned hero ingredients plus shea butter, the ultimate skin soother. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

This smoothing body treatment includes retinol to fight fine lines and wrinkles, shea butter for moisture, and vitamin C and E to protect against environmental factors that lead to signs of aging. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shea butter

• stonecutter
• woodcutter
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• nutter
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• shutter
• sputter