cocaine
word
/koʊˈkeɪn/
koh-KAYN
/kəʊkˈeɪn/
koh-KAYN
Definition
A powerful illegal drug that stimulates the brain and nervous system. It is usually a white powder and is highly addictive and dangerous to health.
Usage & Nuances
This is a specific drug name and is usually uncountable: 'some cocaine', not 'a cocaine' when talking about the substance. Common combinations include 'use cocaine', 'sell cocaine', 'be addicted to cocaine', and 'cocaine abuse'. It often appears in medical, legal, and news contexts.
Spanish: cocaínaPortuguese (BR): cocaínaPortuguese (PT): cocaínaChinese (Simplified): 可卡因Chinese (Traditional): 古柯鹼Hindi: कोकीनArabic: الكوكايينBengali: কোকেনRussian: кокаинJapanese: コカインVietnamese: cocainKorean: 코카인Turkish: kokainUrdu: کوکینIndonesian: kokain
Example Sentences
The police found cocaine in the car.
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Cocaine is an illegal drug.
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He was arrested for selling cocaine.
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They say he lost everything because of cocaine.
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The report mentions cocaine use among young adults.
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She is in treatment for cocaine addiction.
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