How to Use coconut oil in a Sentence

coconut oil

noun
  • Wisk coconut oil, maple syrup, and extracts in small bowl.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
  • These include coconut oil, red meat, whole milk and cheese.
    — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Pore strips, coconut oil, a nail file, and gum—the mintier, the better.
    — Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, 5 July 2018
  • In a 4-quart soup pot, warm coconut oil over medium-low heat.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2017
  • In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice and coconut oil.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 May 2018
  • 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
  • And, no offense to your coconut oil, but argan oil is the best.
    — Alison Smith, Philly.com, 13 June 2018
  • Arguably the best thing about coconut oil is its super cheap price tag.
    — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 16 July 2021
  • Simkins says not to forget the basics, like coconut oil and aloe.
    — Megan Lewis, kansascity, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Gently fluff the rice with a fork and stir in any coconut oil on the surface.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and brush with coconut oil.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2017
  • The donuts are then fried in organic, fair trade coconut oil.
    — Meimei Fox, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • Now if someone could just make the coconut oil of shoes, I'll be set.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2017
  • And rosemary and coconut oils soothe the scalp and leave locks softer and shinier.
    — Dana Oliver, Parents, 30 June 2026
  • That’s thanks to a blend of rosehip, argan, and coconut oils.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
  • After pops are frozen, place white chocolate chips and coconut oil in glass bowl.
    — Callie Blount, al.com, 18 July 2019
  • In a large bowl, whisk the coconut oil, sugar and eggs until smooth and creamy.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Stir in the palm or coconut oil, taste, and season with more salt, if needed.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2022
  • In a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat, saute sausage in coconut oil.
    — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 3 Jan. 2018
  • The crisp, golden, tart-sweet petal-like pieces are simply fried in coconut oil.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2020
  • From there, follow up with your polish of choice, in this case, a bit of coconut oil.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Heat the coconut oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Add the coconut oil and stevia and pulse until the mixture forms a ball.
    — Lauren Le Vine, Redbook, 12 June 2013
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, and zest.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 May 2018
  • Substitute olive oil or coconut oil for the butter and omit the flour.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 31 Dec. 2020
  • In a large bowl, mix the coconut oil, honey, coconut flakes, hemp hearts, salt and nut chunks.
    — Brianna Steinhilber, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2020
  • The cannabinoids are then mixed with a carrier oil like coconut oil or olive oil.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Make it in a pot on the stove with coconut oil, no microwaveable bags allowed.
    — Sunset Magazine, 7 Feb. 2020
  • Use a small brush or a cotton swab to apply the coconut oil, then open and close the hinge to work it in.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026

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