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

Foundayo may also improve heart health Narula also noted that Eli Lilly claims Foundayo has been shown to improve heart health indicators in research studies, such as waist circumference, non-HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and systolic blood pressure. —Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026

Estrogen decline is linked to higher total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides. —Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026

In the other, a smart floss that tracks hormones trails a study on the connection between triglycerides and aneurysms. —Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026

Some studies have shown that cumin powder can lower bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. —Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 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