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

Apt for moisturizing lips instantly through a blend of fruit complex, vitamin C, coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru butter, this is best used as an overnight salve to promote smoother, softer lips come morning. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026

The formula pairs shea butter and argan oil for deep moisture with a blend of hydrolyzed collagen, oat protein, and sweet almond protein to help reinforce dry, weakened hair. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026

Ingredients commonly recommended for mature skin include ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and shea butter or similar emollients. —Allison Palmer updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026

This product contains shea butter, aloe, hemp seed oil and silicones to alleviate dry skin. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 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