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

Besides the brand’s proprietary Ceramide Skin Complex, which features encapsulated ceramides (that immediately burst and melt into your skin upon contact), glycerin and shea butter also help attract and lock in moisture. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

Beloved by experts and editors alike, the cream pairs retinol and glycolic acid, shea butter, and squalane to not only target wrinkles, but also help firm the skin and give your natural radiance an extra boost. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

It’s packed with argan oil and shea butter so your skin is left feeling noticeably softer, smoother and more radiant. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Also, Nécessaire the Lip Balm is made with soothing skin care ingredients such as niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter; it’s approved for eczema-prone skin and even has a touch of (natural) mint to keep you feeling fresh. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shea butter

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