Coconut

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊ.kəˌnʌt/

Definitions of coconut

noun a large, oval, brown seed of a tropical palm, consisting of a hard shell lined with edible white flesh and containing a clear liquid

Example Sentences

A1 I like to drink coconut water.

A2 She bought a coconut at the market.

B1 Coconut oil is used in many beauty products.

B2 The dessert was topped with shredded coconut.

C1 The coconut palm tree is commonly found in tropical regions.

C2 The chef created a delicious coconut curry dish.

adjective coconut (used to describe something related to or resembling a coconut)

Example Sentences

A1 I like coconut milk in my coffee.

A2 She bought a coconut cake for the party.

B1 The hotel offers coconut-scented toiletries in the rooms.

B2 The tropical resort has coconut palm trees lining the beach.

C1 The chef prepared a gourmet dish with coconut-infused sauce.

C2 The spa offers a luxurious coconut oil massage treatment.

Examples of coconut in a Sentence

formal The tropical island is known for its abundance of coconut trees.

informal I love snacking on coconut flakes.

slang Let's grab some coco water to cool off.

figurative Her tough exterior hides a sweet coconut personality.

Grammatical Forms of coconut

• past tense: coconuts
• plural: coconuts
• comparative: more coconut
• superlative: most coconut
• present tense: coconuts
• future tense: will coconut
• perfect tense: have coconuted
• continuous tense: is coconutting
• singular: coconut
• positive degree: coconut
• infinitive: to coconut
• gerund: coconuting
• participle: coconuted

Origin and Evolution of coconut

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: Portuguese

Story behind the word: The word 'coconut' is derived from the Portuguese word 'coco', meaning 'head' or 'skull', due to the three indentations on the coconut shell resembling facial features.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coconut' has come to refer specifically to the fruit of the coconut palm tree, rather than just the shell. It is now commonly used to describe the large seed with a hard shell and edible white flesh found inside.