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

What's Included Among the entrees are two varieties of salmon (coconut macadamia nut-crusted or grilled), chicken (either grilled or lightly breaded), London broil, marinara beef meatballs and turkey meat loaf. —Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026

Many bakers store whole grain, nut, or coconut flours in a zip-top bag in the freezer to slow the natural oils from turning rancid and preserve flavor. —Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026

Sam's Club just debuted the Member's Mark Shrimp Tempura and Coconut Shrimp Tray which includes 25 pieces—15 coconut shrimp and 10 tempura shrimp—as well as two dipping sauces, a soy sauce and sweet chili sauce. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

Scallops, for example, come cured in a chilli, annatto and coconut cream, and tiramisu turns an Instagrammable shade of violet with blueberries and purple yam. —The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026

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