How to Use coconut oil in a Sentence

coconut oil

noun
Definition of coconut oilnext
  • Spray or rub coconut oil on the lamb and dip each lollipop into the spice mix.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The base of this shampoo bar is coconut oil, which might be too heavy for guys with fine hair.
    — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
  • In a medium pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
    — Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in the palm or coconut oil, taste, and season with more salt, if needed.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2022
  • The donuts are then fried in organic, fair trade coconut oil.
    — Meimei Fox, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Heat the coconut oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • When combined with coconut oil, the amino acids in the Amino Acid Shampoo act as a cleansing agent.
    — Nykia Spradley, Allure, 15 July 2022
  • But all the coconut oil in the world could not suspend a fresh lilac in its mid-May state of florescence.
    — Lily Stewart, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2024
  • In a medium saucepan, warm the coconut milk and coconut oil over low heat until the temp reaches 110°F.
    — Men's Health, 25 Oct. 2022
  • The cannabinoids are then mixed with a carrier oil like coconut oil or olive oil.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The testers ran a pea-sized amount of coconut oil evenly across the scalp to make hair oily, then spritzed the dry shampoo on their heads from 10 inches away.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022
  • It is also made with hyaluronic acid to help lock in moisture and coconut oil to smooth out strands.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Made with coconut oil, these macaron soaps are great for hand or body washing.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
  • These 32 recipes offer some great ways to cook with coconut oil, from a carrot soup to waffles.
    — Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2022
  • The base recipe is vegan thanks to coconut oil, and there are options for whole-grain and gluten-free versions.
    — Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021
  • This cocktail of coconut oil, shea butter, and olive oil will make the toughest knots and tangles slip apart with ease.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Palm oil and coconut oil are the two most prevalent examples.
    — Joe Brown, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2022
  • The vanilla scent is subtle and won't yield a headache, but keep this stored in a cool area as coconut wax (like coconut oil) is prone to melting.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Keep in Mind To prevent damaging the flute, avoid using coconut oil with it.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
  • In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and coconut oil.
    — Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2022
  • For extra oomph and to nourish the skin, the body wash contains avocado oil, and coconut oil.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • Add maple syrup, coconut oil, grape-seed oil and salt, stirring together with your hands.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
  • Not when my trusty jar of coconut oil can condition my hair far better.
    — Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 10 May 2022
  • The product is a formulated blend of açaí oil, coconut oil, and cupuaçu butter.
    — Jaimie Potters, ELLE, 11 July 2023
  • But the reliance on coconut oil in these cheese alternatives is killing me.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 July 2023
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips, cookie butter and coconut oil on HIGH for 1 minute.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Her two favorite cocktails: smoothing serum plus mousse for curls, or coconut oil plus styling gel made for curly hair.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Make sure to grab some wood conditioner—made of coconut oil, beeswax, and carnauba wax—to keep it in prime shape for years.
    — Bon Appétit, 28 Nov. 2021
  • As a familiar ingredient in Black households, coconut oil has no cholesterol or fiber and a small amount of nutrients, like lauric acid and plant sterols.
    — Essence, 28 June 2024
  • Featuring a blend of gardenia extract, coconut oil, mango butter, and squalene, the formula leaves lips supple and shiny for hours on end.
    — Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024

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