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

This pretty doormat is crafted with natural coconut coir material, which adds some warmth as well as character to the entryway. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025

Cornflakes, coconut shavings, packets of crisps, french fries. —Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025

Egg substitutes and dairy substitutes, like coconut yogurt and vegan cheeses, are also available. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025

Alex and Rizo have to collect ten coconuts; open them to get their puzzle pieces; build the puzzle, which makes a map; then follow the map to dig up a ship’s wheel. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 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