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

The Limits of ‘Normal’ A standard lipid panel measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026

Improving complications of diabetes One clinical trial found that chamomile tea has beneficial effects on glycemic control (blood sugar management) and the serum lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides) in people with type 2 diabetes. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026

His blood pressure is up, his waistline is expanding, and his triglycerides are climbing. —Dariush Mozaffarian, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026

Excess blood sugar can be converted to triglycerides, a type of fat found in the bloodstream. —Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 9 Feb. 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