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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Don’t dream of leaving without ordering a gigantic slice of the coconut cake with cream cheese frosting—sinful and certainly comforting.
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Make sure to order: Polenta crab cake, tom zap (pork in Thai herb broth ), gang massaman (Thai coconut curry with carrots, potatoes, onions and peanuts), pad cha (spicy catfish with bamboo shoots, young green peppers and bell peppers in a very hot and spicy herb garlic sauce).
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
This was part of her weekly routine, collecting branches and coconut husks, kiawe wood smoldering black to gray to white.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
There’s lots of fun cultural entertainment too, like coconut weaving, fishnet throwing, hula lessons, dinner hulas, and so much more.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Make sure to order: Polenta crab cake, tom zap (pork in Thai herb broth ), gang massaman (Thai coconut curry with carrots, potatoes, onions and peanuts), pad cha (spicy catfish with bamboo shoots, young green peppers and bell peppers in a very hot and spicy herb garlic sauce).
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
This was part of her weekly routine, collecting branches and coconut husks, kiawe wood smoldering black to gray to white.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
There’s lots of fun cultural entertainment too, like coconut weaving, fishnet throwing, hula lessons, dinner hulas, and so much more.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for coconut
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“Coconut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut. Accessed 2 Aug. 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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