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

For summer 2026, the trend to follow is coconut chrome nails, which are created when a bright, crisp white is topped with chrome powder. — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

With a mix of ultra-rich hydrating oils—including coconut, olive, and soybean—plus quillaja saponaria bark extract to gently slough away dead skin cells, this formula works as an intensive treatment to help repair skin overnight. — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026

Namely, people with coconut allergies should avoid coconut aminos, while soy sauce isn’t suitable for people with gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or soy or wheat allergies. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026

The lineup includes coffee and energy drink flavors such as the sugar-free version of the 7 Brew Energy Ocean Breeze, made with blue raspberry and coconut. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Aug. 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