How to Use coconut in a Sentence

coconut

noun

• The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.
• This is the fibrous stuff that covers the nut of a coconut.
  — Jeff Lowenfels | Alaska Gardening and Growing, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Feb. 2023
• The flaked coconut sprinkled on top adds a nice crunch.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
• Pot Brush The one shown above is made from coir fibers, which come from the outer husk of the coconut.
  — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 29 Aug. 2023
• The result is a sweet bite that’s both chewy and slightly crunchy, with a hint of salt from the coconut broth.
  — Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 6 June 2023
• Make the classic recipe or stir in a cup of toasted coconut.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2024
• Keep in Mind The coir, or coconut fiber, on this doormat is prone to shedding.
  — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
• Shields said key to the spread of ambrosia was the invention of a machine to process coconut meat.
  — Leanne Italie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023
• Our recipe for the treat is made with cream cheese, coconut, and cinnamon.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
• Add the tequila or mezcal, lime juice, and coconut syrup.
  — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
• Small pieces of fresh coconut punctuate the thick, chilled dessert.
  — Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2023
• It’s made of a coconut and beeswax blend with a braided cotton wick.
  — Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
• My wife had a salmon panang curry — pan-roasted, with peanuts in a coconut cream sauce ($32).
  — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
• Blend and top with your favorite seeds, nut butters, and coconut flakes.
  — Women's Health, 1 May 2023
• The flan with coconut custard, pineapple caramel and caramelized pineapple makes a strong case for dessert.
  — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
• The basket comes with a coconut fiber lining and a hook connected to the switch panel.
  — Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
• Each crunch gave way to toasty, cinnamon caramel with the slightest breeze of coconut.
  — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 4 Jan. 2024
• The Slow Burn candle from Boy Smells consists of a coconut and beeswax blend that burns for roughly 50 hours.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
• The crew’s offering includes coconuts, dolls, and a live pig.
  — Jordan Castro, Harper's Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
• The new shops use a variety of milks — like almond, coconut, soy or cashew — for their ice cream bases.
  — Christina Morales, New York Times, 10 July 2023
• All can make short work of a coconut, a butternut squash, or a chicken in need of a spatchcock.
  — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2023
• The unrefined form of the oil, also called virgin coconut oil, comes from fresh coconut fruit − the white part of the coconut.
  — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 July 2023
• Spread a little peanut butter on top and sprinkle it with coconut flakes.
  — Cathryne Keller, SELF, 22 Dec. 2023
• Combine the remaining 2/3 cup sugar, the coconut and egg whites in the top of a double boiler.
  — Chef Lilla Bernal, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2023
• Isaac's favorite is the coconut smoothie with the chocolate as a strong second, which surprised me.
  — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
• Other doormats use coir, a natural fiber type that comes from the husks of coconuts.
  — Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2023
• Each candle is available in two sizes, is made with 100% coconut soy wax, and has lead-free cotton wicks for a clean burn.
  — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
• Get the Recipe 36 of 41 Millionaire Pie Pineapple bits, coconut, and crunchy pecans float in a filling of condensed milk and gelatin.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
• The bars contain both coconut and wheat, thus users with allergies to either should avoid them.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 2 Aug. 2023
• Gently pat your bunny with shredded coconut to give it a fluffy look.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024