How to Use coconut in a Sentence

coconut

noun
Definition of coconutnext
  • The pastry is covered with shredded coconut.
  • One night, dinner consisted of an old coconut that had been used as a door stopper for months.
    — Rachel Ryan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2021
  • Unlike more fragrant fats like coconut or olive oil, neutral oils don’t bring a lot of flavor to the table on their own.
    — Nico Avalle, Bon Appétit, 2 Aug. 2021
  • All of these lippies are infused with hydrating coconut and jojoba oils for all-day comfort.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 6 Aug. 2021
  • That’s especially prominent in the living room, which has sliding doors that open onto a leafy grove of coconut trees.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 5 Aug. 2021
  • And for dessert, an all-in-the-blender flan-like custard made with fresh coconut and sweetened condensed milk achieves a dreamy-smooth texture after an overnight stint in the fridge.
    — Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2021
  • This formula is coconut-oil-based, actually makes my lips feel moisturized throughout the day, and protects my lips from the sun.
    — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 23 July 2021
  • Sprinkle evenly with the coconut, then broil until deeply toasted, 10 to 20 seconds.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2021
  • What to order: Shirley Temple of Doom — butterfly pea tea, pineapple, lime, orgeat and coconut cream.
    — Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The Kylie Cosmetics founder kept it simple in between the first two meals with some coconut water (out of a real coconut, of course).
    — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Blended with strawberries, vanilla and coconut, this beer, available only in Chicago, is meant to evoke a strawberry ice cream bar.
    — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 10 Aug. 2021
  • And for dessert, pastry chef Marie Riddle has highlighted fruits in beignets with spiced berry coulis and crème brulee with pineapple, coconut, and makrut passionfruit anglaise.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Typically, they are derived from vegetable oils, particularly palm and coconut, King says.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 17 July 2021
  • Rising star pastry chef Maya Erickson, who fashions dramatic desserts using sour coconut, tapioca and fresh berries.
    — Michael Russell, oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2021
  • This take on bananas Foster uses seasonal peaches and tropical ingredients like pineapple and coconut that nod to the classic dish.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 July 2021
  • Soy wax comes in flakes, and the coconut comes in blocks.
    — Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • This mat is made with linen and filled with coconut fiber.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 May 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 coconut base gives the ice cream a rich, creamy flavor but then steps aside for the citrus of the Kishu.
    — Rax Will, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2022
  • The groom’s aunt Mary baked them a coconut wedding cake.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2022
  • 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
  • Check the label to be sure that the coconut aminos doesn't include some soy.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Make the classic recipe or stir in a cup of toasted coconut.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The Pina Colada and the Painkiller have coconut cream to distract the palate; here, there’s nowhere to hide.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2021
  • There’s also a new hamachi crudo dish with a yuzu pearls and a coconut aguachile sauce ($24).
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2021
  • The aerosol foam is best applied with a mitt and has a pleasing coconut scent.
    — Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2022
  • The coconut or robber crab is the largest land crustacean.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 16 Dec. 2022
  • But right up there getting top billing is the creamy coconut-milk broth.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2021

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