coconut
noun
co·co·nut
ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət 
1
: the drupaceous fruit of the coconut palm whose outer fibrous husk yields coir and whose nut contains thick edible meat and, in the fresh fruit, a clear liquid (see coconut water)
2
: the edible meat of the coconut
Examples of coconut in a Sentence
The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Another option is to choose brands that use refined sugar alternatives like coconut sugar or dates.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 May 2025
Iconic London Glow All Over Melting Balm Stick, $30
For a head-to-toe bronze that can be touched up in a matter of seconds, consider this Iconic London balm-stick made with moisturizing squalane, plus coconut and argan oils.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Guests peered into industrial kitchens to see students prepare their dishes, or sat in on demos ranging from how to make Belizean stewed chicken over coconut rice to an ice sculpture presentation by Trade-Tech professor Martin Gilligan.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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“Coconut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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coconut
noun
co·co·nut
ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət
: the large egg-shaped husk-covered fruit of the coconut palm
Medical Definition
coconut
noun
co·co·nut
ˈkō-kə-(ˌ)nət
1
: the fruit of the coconut palm having an outer fibrous husk with a nut containing thick edible meat and coconut milk
2
: the edible meat of the coconut
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