coconut oil

noun

1. a white, semisolid fat or nearly colorless fatty oil extracted from coconuts, used chiefly in foods and in the manufacture of soaps, cosmetics, and candles.

coconut oil

noun

1. the fatty oil obtained from the meat of the coconut and used for making soap, cosmetics, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of coconut oil¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The plaintiffs in their complaint reference social media posts, on TikTok and Reddit, from other frustrated customers who have suggested at-home remedies for the noise - including applying coconut oil to the soles of the shoes.

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That included car parts, electric machinery, textiles and coconut oil.

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This is husband territory; he makes it on the stovetop with kernels and coconut oil.

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For something that tastes like vacation in a glass, roast sliced peaches in melted coconut oil, a drizzle of honey, a generous dusting of cinnamon and a whisper of flaky sea salt.

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She loves cottage cheese, ground beef with turmeric and coconut oil, peas and carrots as well as salmon leftovers.

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