Cocaine

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/

Definitions of cocaine

noun a powerful and addictive stimulant drug derived from the coca plant

Example Sentences

A1 Cocaine is a dangerous drug.

A2 Some people become addicted to cocaine.

B1 The use of cocaine can have serious health consequences.

B2 Law enforcement agencies work to combat the illegal trafficking of cocaine.

C1 Research has shown the long-term effects of cocaine on the brain.

C2 The production and distribution of cocaine is a major issue in many countries.

Examples of cocaine in a Sentence

formal The police seized a large quantity of cocaine in the drug bust.

informal I heard that John got caught with cocaine at the party last night.

slang Some people call cocaine 'coke' or 'blow'.

figurative His addiction to cocaine was like a dark cloud hanging over his life.

Grammatical Forms of cocaine

• plural: cocaines
• comparative: more cocaine
• superlative: most cocaine
• present tense: cocaine
• future tense: will cocaine
• perfect tense: have cocained
• continuous tense: is cocaining
• singular: cocaine
• positive degree: cocaine
• infinitive: to cocaine
• gerund: cocaining
• participle: cocained

Origin and Evolution of cocaine

First Known Use: 1859 year

Language of Origin: Quechua

Story behind the word: The word 'cocaine' originated from the coca plant native to South America, specifically from the Quechua word 'kuka' or 'cuca' which referred to the plant itself.

Evolution of the word: The word 'cocaine' has maintained its original meaning referring to the alkaloid drug derived from the coca plant, but its usage has evolved to include various contexts such as medical, recreational, and illicit purposes.