coconut

noun

co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 

1

: the drupaceous fruit of the coconut palm whose outer fibrous husk yields coir and whose nut contains thick edible meat and, in the fresh fruit, a clear liquid (see coconut water)

2

: the edible meat of the coconut

Examples of coconut in a Sentence

The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.

Recent Examples on the Web

Amaya told StyleCaster while promoting Herbal Essences’ new hair mist launch in scents rose, lavender, and coconut. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 Nov. 2025

Coconut Water Coconut water is the liquid inside a young, fresh coconut. —Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 2025

Its food menu includes tropical bruschetta, Caribbean sliders, spicy coconut corn ribs, passion fruit cheesecake bites and more. —Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025

Arena Sense Spa has four treatment suites and offers holistic therapies using natural ingredients like coconut, cacao, and sea salt, along with movement and mindfulness sessions open to guests of all ages. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing coconut

• coconut crab
• coconut milk
• coconut oil
• coconut palm
• coconut shy
• coconut water

Rhymes for coconut

• butternut
• cocoanut
• hazelnut
• undercut
• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut

Kids Definition

coconut

noun

co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 

: the large egg-shaped husk-covered fruit of the coconut palm

Medical Definition

coconut

noun

co·​co·​nut ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 

1

: the fruit of the coconut palm having an outer fibrous husk with a nut containing thick edible meat and coconut milk

2

: the edible meat of the coconut