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

Monday Haircare’s volume formula lists hydrolyzed collagen, coconut oil, shea butter and macadamia oil, according to Byrdie’s Shannon Stubbs — ingredient storytelling that mass brands rarely led with a decade ago. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

This silky lip balm combines moisturizing shea butter and squalane with anti-aging retinal to help improve the appearance of fine lines over time. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Both products contain moisturizing ingredients like squalane and shea butter, plus vitamin E to smooth signs of aging. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026

For sensitive or dry underarms, the deodorant also uses a soothing blend of shea butter, spirulina, and niacinamide to keep pits comfortable all day long. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shea butter

• stonecutter
• woodcutter
• clutter
• cutter
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• gutter
• mutter
• nutter
• putter
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• shutter
• sputter