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 guidelines — the first revamp since 2018 — focus on controlling dyslipidemia, or abnormal levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides. —Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026

Fat is not just storage White adipose tissue, the most abundant type of fat in adults, does store energy in the form of triglycerides. —Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026

With this process, the liver was better able to clear out dangerous lipids, including triglycerides and ceramides, which are known to trigger inflammation, the study showed. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Skipping breakfast and eating high-sugar or refined carbohydrate foods can raise LDL cholesterol and triglycerides over time. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 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