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

This is the coconut cake that shows up at every celebration. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026

The addition of the granola, coconut shavings and honey drizzle is what truly takes this to the next level. —Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026

Desserts on offer include mango with creamy sticky rice and a heavenly coconut sorbet served with fresh fruit. —Ann Lee, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026

Granadilla and naartjie with coconut cream and the USA pop is stars & stripes layered with strawberry, vanilla cream and blueberry. —Christopher Harris, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing coconut

• coconut crab
• coconut milk
• coconut oil
• coconut palm
• coconut shy
• coconut water

Rhymes for coconut

• butternut
• cocoanut
• hazelnut
• undercut
• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut

Kids Definition

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