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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Mark Johanson, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
The best part about this layered delicacy is the creamy coconut filling.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Hoey said some people get coconut notes from the IPA, while others taste a more woody profile.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Some people like adding cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips for added flavor.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 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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