coconut oil

noun

: a fatty oil or semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products

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Plus, coconut oil hydrates and locks in moisture to prevent future flare-ups. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025 Olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, butter and other refined animal fats are permitted. Peter Burke, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025 Made with coconut oil, the granola contains 17 grams of protein per serving. Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Curie Body Wash Bars With a bit of water, Curie's new Body Wash Bars build up to a lush, frothy lather that washes away the grime of the day and leaves your skin feeling silky soft thanks to ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and glycerin. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coconut oil

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coconut oil was in 1681

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“Coconut oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20oil. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

coconut oil

noun
: a nearly colorless oil or soft white fat that comes from coconuts and is used especially in soaps and foods

Medical Definition

coconut oil

noun
: a nearly colorless fatty oil or white semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products

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