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
Vanilla Ria Sandwiches, which have egg, soy, wheat and coconut.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Bottled at a substantial 47 percent ABV, it’s loaded with banana, vanilla, coconut, and a little citrus, with light Jamaican funk coming in on the finish.
—Tony Sachs, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Fold egg whites into coconut mixture until just combined.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
According to the National Center for Home Food Preservation, pies or baked goods with cream or custard fillings (such as coconut or chocolate cream pies) are prone to separating and turning watery or lumpy.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
My wife had a salmon panang curry — pan-roasted, with peanuts in a coconut cream sauce ($32).
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
There’s a choice of desserts including coconut cream cake, strawberry shortcakes and lemon meringue tarts, plus carrot cake bars and banana pudding.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
Rihanna Performs and Parties with Guests at Pre-Wedding Celebration for Indian Billionaire’s Son
In other snaps shared, the friends embraced each other at night — with Forde sat on a beach with a coconut that had ‘R36’ marked on it, referring to Rihanna’s special birthday trip.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
And in the beachside eatery, shaded by swaying palms and overlooking a heavenly white swath of sand and the aqua blue waters of the atoll, travelers can dine on traditional dishes such as Tahitian-style raw poisson cru and lagoon fish ceviche with coconut cilantro.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Bottled at a substantial 47 percent ABV, it’s loaded with banana, vanilla, coconut, and a little citrus, with light Jamaican funk coming in on the finish.
—Tony Sachs, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Fold egg whites into coconut mixture until just combined.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
According to the National Center for Home Food Preservation, pies or baked goods with cream or custard fillings (such as coconut or chocolate cream pies) are prone to separating and turning watery or lumpy.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
My wife had a salmon panang curry — pan-roasted, with peanuts in a coconut cream sauce ($32).
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
There’s a choice of desserts including coconut cream cake, strawberry shortcakes and lemon meringue tarts, plus carrot cake bars and banana pudding.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
Rihanna Performs and Parties with Guests at Pre-Wedding Celebration for Indian Billionaire’s Son
In other snaps shared, the friends embraced each other at night — with Forde sat on a beach with a coconut that had ‘R36’ marked on it, referring to Rihanna’s special birthday trip.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
And in the beachside eatery, shaded by swaying palms and overlooking a heavenly white swath of sand and the aqua blue waters of the atoll, travelers can dine on traditional dishes such as Tahitian-style raw poisson cru and lagoon fish ceviche with coconut cilantro.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 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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