shea butter

noun

ˈshē- How to pronounce shea butter (audio)
ˈshā-
: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles

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To keep your lips smooth and hydrated year-round, apply this lip balm, which is formulated with beeswax and shea butter. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 It’s made of ingredients like shea butter, seed butter, squalane, and citric acid, which nourish and moisturize the lips for hours. — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 The standard razor features a moisturizer bar infused with aloe and shea butter, which helps the five sharp blades to glide smoothly over your skin and minimizes irritation. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026 The pros recommend primers with gripping technology and hydrating ingredients, like glycerin, plant oils, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shea butter

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shea butter was in 1847

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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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