triglyceride

noun

tri·​glyc·​er·​ide (ˌ)trī-ˈgli-sə-ˌrīd 

: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins

Examples of triglyceride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Skipping breakfast and eating high-sugar or refined carbohydrate foods can raise LDL cholesterol and triglycerides over time. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Feb. 2026

Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for everything from lowering inflammation to reducing triglycerides (thus lowering the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke), lowering blood pressure and supporting brain, immune and hormone health. —Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026

The Limits of ‘Normal’ A standard lipid panel measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026

Improving complications of diabetes One clinical trial found that chamomile tea has beneficial effects on glycemic control (blood sugar management) and the serum lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides) in people with type 2 diabetes. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for triglyceride

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide

Medical Definition

triglyceride

noun

tri·​glyc·​er·​ide (ˈ)trī-ˈglis-ə-ˌrīd 

: any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins

called also neutral fat