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

These scrubs come in an array of spa-worthy aromas with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, and aloe. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025

Both lip products are formulated with skin-loving ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and shea butter to provide extended longwear and moisture preservation. —Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025

Available in 55 shades (a subtle nod to the Roman numerals LV) and two finishes (matte and satin), infused with lip-loving ingredients like shea butter and hyaluronic acid, plus waxes derived from rose, jasmine, and mimosa flowers. —Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025

Also formulated with shea butter, the lipstick hydrates the pout for 24 hours, while the color stays put for 12. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shea butter

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