# coco

/ˈkoʊˌkoʊ/ (US) · /kˈəʊkəʊ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/coco
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. coconut

noun · CEFR B1 · Informal

a short or informal name for a coconut or the palm tree it grows on.

For teachers: the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) or its fruit. Often used in botanical or informal tropical contexts.

- The island was covered in tall coco palms that leaned toward the ocean.
- The plantation specialised in the export of coco products, ranging from raw husks to refined oils for the cosmetic industry.

## Examples

- He drank water from a hollowed-out coco.
- The beach bar served tropical cocktails in fresh coco shells.
- Artisans carve intricate patterns into the polished coco, transforming a simple fruit shell into a durable vessel.

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