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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The creamy coconut and warm amber base notes create a comforting and enduring warmth, making this fragrance ideal for both daytime adventures and evening escapades.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 May 2024
Swig’s drink menu includes the Raspberry Dream (Dr Pepper, raspberry puree and coconut cream), Beach Babe (Mountain Dew, raspberry, peach and vanilla cream) and Poppin’ Pineapple (Sprite, pineapple, watermelon and strawberry popping pearls).
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
Signature cocktails include the Sticky Ricky ($14), made with rum, coconut cream, mango, mint and orgeat, and An Unsympathetic Gentlemen ($15), made with blended scotch, Amontillado sherry, amaro and kumquat vermouth.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
That glaze is essential to keeping the moisture in the cake that had a hint of coconut and an almost chocolatey flavor.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 May 2024
Swig’s drink menu includes the Raspberry Dream (Dr Pepper, raspberry puree and coconut cream), Beach Babe (Mountain Dew, raspberry, peach and vanilla cream) and Poppin’ Pineapple (Sprite, pineapple, watermelon and strawberry popping pearls).
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
Signature cocktails include the Sticky Ricky ($14), made with rum, coconut cream, mango, mint and orgeat, and An Unsympathetic Gentlemen ($15), made with blended scotch, Amontillado sherry, amaro and kumquat vermouth.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
That glaze is essential to keeping the moisture in the cake that had a hint of coconut and an almost chocolatey flavor.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 10 May 2024
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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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