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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Bricks of cocaine were found stashed in boxes of banana shipments at three grocery stores in Washington state on Sunday, CNN reports. — Hillary Leung, Time, "More Than $1 Million in Cocaine Was Found in Banana Shipments Bound for Grocery Stores," 24 Aug. 2019 Employees were opening a box of bananas and found 22 kilos of cocaine – the equivalent of over $550,000, according to investigators. — Fox News, "$1 million worth of cocaine found in banana box shipments at Washington Safeway stores, police say," 23 Aug. 2019 New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung has been indicted for felony possession of cocaine. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "The Consequences Patrick Chung Could Face For His Felony Cocaine Charge," 22 Aug. 2019 Authorities recovered nearly 50 pounds of cocaine worth more than $550,000 at a Safeway in Woodinville on Sunday. — Sophie Lewis, CBS News, "Cocaine worth more than $1 million found in banana shipments at Washington state grocery stores," 22 Aug. 2019 Civic-minded Brenda did not mention that a few days before my visit a sharp-eyed customs officer at the Port of Savannah had spotted, in a shipment of pineapples, $19 million worth of cocaine. — George Hobica, chicagotribune.com, "Gentle manners, strong cocktails, historic homes in Savannah," 20 Aug. 2019 Test results showed the bag contained 2.9 grams of cocaine, according to legal documents. — Sarah Horner, Twin Cities, "State Supreme Court rules against forced body cavity search," 15 Aug. 2019 He was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute it. — Jessica Anderson, baltimoresun.com, "Marijuana funk no longer probable cause to search people; Maryland appeals court cites Bob Dylan in ruling," 15 Aug. 2019 At jail, police found him in possession of cocaine, according to the report. — Jennifer James, Houston Chronicle, "Friendswood police: Fence too tall for man facing multiple charges," 14 Aug. 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
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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
\
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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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