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

For example, exercise helps lower triglycerides – a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy, but can raise your risk of heart disease when levels are too high. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce triglycerides and inflammation, and CoQ10 acts as an antioxidant and supports cellular energy production. —Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026

One review noted that kombucha helped reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides in several animal studies. —Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026

Most people have had this one, but not everyone has looked closely at their HDL-to-triglycerides ratio, which is one of the strongest predictors of heart disease risk. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 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