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

Specifically, fatty fish are rich in EPA and DHA, which are types of omega-3 fatty acids that help lower triglycerides (another type of fat in the blood), reduce inflammation, and support healthy heart rhythm, Routhenstein says. —Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026

May Support Healthier Blood Fat Levels Having high circulating levels of fats like triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (considered bad cholesterol) can increase your risk for heart disease and related issues, like having a heart attack or a stroke. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026

Research suggests ginger may help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Jan. 2026

See, triglycerides serve as an accessible proxy for the energy available to sharks by reflecting lipid reserves in the liver. —Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 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