cocaine
noun
co·caine
| \ kō-ˈkān
, ˈkō-ˌkān\
, ˈkō-ˌkān\
Definition of cocaine
: a bitter crystalline alkaloid C17H21NO4 obtained from coca leaves that is used especially in the form of its hydrochloride medically as a topical anesthetic and illicitly for its euphoric effects and that may result in a compulsive psychological need
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Wilks, who has a previous conviction for cocaine possession, was being held in lieu of $110,000 bail, according to jail records. — David K. Li, NBC News, "Wisconsin corrections officer teaching son to drive is fatally shot in road rage incident," 6 Sep. 2019 New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung waived his arraignment scheduled for Wednesday and has pleaded not guilty to cocaine possession, according to a spokeswoman for the New Hampshire Supreme Court. — Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, "Patrick Chung pleads not guilty to cocaine charge in N.H.," 26 Aug. 2019 New England Patriots’ safety Patrick Chung pleaded not guilty to a felony cocaine possession charge Monday morning, according to court officials. — oregonlive.com, "New England Patriots’ Patrick Chung pleads not guilty to felony cocaine charge," 26 Aug. 2019 Within two years of getting out of prison after Levin’s death — Chambers pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and was released in 2003 — he was arrested for heroin and cocaine possession following a traffic stop. — Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, "Everything to Know About 'Preppy Murder' Case 33 Years After N.Y.C. Teen's Death in Central Park," 26 Aug. 2019 New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung has been indicted on a felony charge of cocaine possession in New Hampshire, according to the Belknap County Attorney’s Office. — Fox News, "Patriots safety Patrick Chung indicted in New Hampshire on cocaine possession charge," 23 Aug. 2019 Authorities in South Carolina dropped a cocaine possession charge against Werts on Thursday, less than a week after a bizarre arrest brought national ridicule to the Georgia Southern quarterback. — Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, "Drug charge dropped against Georgia Southern QB Shai Werts," 9 Aug. 2019 In 2010-11, Arroyo served 14 months in a New York prison for cocaine possession. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Beau Recall wins Yellow Ribbon by nose; Hollendorfer’s Vasilika finishes third," 3 Aug. 2019 Sohn was charged with felony cocaine possession, misdemeanor possession for marijuana drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. — Sydney Scott, Essence, "Sonja Sohn From ‘The Chi’ Arrested In North Carolina For Drug Possession," 23 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cocaine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for cocaine
cocaine
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cocaine
: a powerful drug that is used in medicine to stop pain or is taken illegally for pleasure
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cocaine
noun
co·caine
| \ kō-ˈkān
\
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Kids Definition of cocaine
: a habit-forming drug obtained from the leaves of a South American shrub and sometimes used as a medicine to deaden pain
cocaine
noun
co·caine
| \ kō-ˈkān, ˈkō-ˌ
\
\
Medical Definition of cocaine
: a bitter crystalline alkaloid C17H21NO4 obtained from coca leaves that is used medically especially in the form of its hydrochloride C17H21NO4·HCl as a topical anesthetic and illicitly for its euphoric effects and that may result in a compulsive psychological need
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