cocaine
Cocaine is a powerful and highly addictive drug made from the coca plant.
People often talk about cocaine in relation to parties or clubs where it might be used recreationally. You might hear someone say "I didn't know she was into that scene" meaning they were surprised by their friend's involvement with people who use cocaine. In some cases, you could also hear about celebrities getting arrested for cocaine possession, which brings the issue into the public eye.
How common is "cocaine"?
Word cocaine is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
(uncountable, organic chemistry, pharmacology) An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a stimulant.
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Real examples of "cocaine" in context
