cocaine
noun
co·caine kō-ˈkān 
ˈkō-ˌkān
: 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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Recent Examples on the Web Cannabis is categorized as a substance of abuse on the list, appearing alongside cocaine, heroin and ecstasy. 
Rachel Bachman, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Officers also located more drugs, including cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and $40,000 in cash. From Staff Reports, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 More than 150 studies over 30 years have shown rewards work better than counseling alone for addictions including cocaine, alcohol, tobacco and, when used alongside medications, opioids. Carla K. Johnson, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 In 1995, he was charged with possession of cocaine, marijuana, and hallucinogenic mushrooms during a search of his home. Justine Browning, EW.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Xylazine, an veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use, has been found in cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other drugs in Worcester County, according to a statement Tuesday from Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Gebert faces charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting without violence, driving without a valid license, and violation of probation. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 14 Aug. 2022 Victor had slapped Freeman about 45 minutes earlier, believing Freeman had shorted him on a gram of cocaine, police and prosecutors said. oregonlive, 13 Aug. 2022 Daniel Le, 27, of Garland, Texas, was arrested during a traffic stop along Interstate 49 after detectives discovered the cocaine, the release states. Benjamin Collins, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2022 See More
Rachel Bachman, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Officers also located more drugs, including cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and $40,000 in cash. From Staff Reports, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 More than 150 studies over 30 years have shown rewards work better than counseling alone for addictions including cocaine, alcohol, tobacco and, when used alongside medications, opioids. Carla K. Johnson, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 In 1995, he was charged with possession of cocaine, marijuana, and hallucinogenic mushrooms during a search of his home. Justine Browning, EW.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Xylazine, an veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use, has been found in cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other drugs in Worcester County, according to a statement Tuesday from Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Gebert faces charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting without violence, driving without a valid license, and violation of probation. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 14 Aug. 2022 Victor had slapped Freeman about 45 minutes earlier, believing Freeman had shorted him on a gram of cocaine, police and prosecutors said. oregonlive, 13 Aug. 2022 Daniel Le, 27, of Garland, Texas, was arrested during a traffic stop along Interstate 49 after detectives discovered the cocaine, the release states. Benjamin Collins, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1860, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing cocaine
Kids Definition
cocaine
noun
co·caine kō-ˈkān
: a habit-forming drug obtained from the leaves of a South American shrub and sometimes used as a medicine to deaden pain
Medical Definition
cocaine
noun
co·caine kō-ˈkān, ˈkō-ˌ
: 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