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

What to look for in quality keto supplements MCT Oil Medium-chain triglycerides are healthy fats found in coconut and palm oils that can be used for immediate fuel while on the keto diet. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025

When a person has a fatty liver, fats called triglycerides abnormally accumulate inside liver cells, enlarging the liver. —Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 13 June 2025

The fish oil is also in a triglyceride molecular form—how it’s naturally found in fish—which helps for optimal absorption. —Brianna Peters, Vogue, 18 May 2025

Your Heart Health Might Benefit In one small study included 17 adults with high cholesterol and high triglycerides (fats in the blood that, at high levels, can lead to risk factors for heart disease). —Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025

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