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

It’s made with pumpkin seeds, coconut oil and lima beans, among other ingredients, but it tastes mind-bogglingly like the real thing.

From Los Angeles Times

We also use chicken fat, duck fat and coconut oil.

From Salon

The blue, whose top three ingredients are organic pumpkin seeds, organic coconut oil, and lima beans, was very close; it got me at first with its sharp tang and characteristic crumbliness.

From Salon

Still, given these concerns, it’s a good idea to consume coconut oil in moderation.

From Salon

Grind about 2 cups to crumbs, add a few pinches of sugar and about 1/4 cup softened butter or coconut oil.

From Salon