cocaine

[koh-keyn, koh-keyn] / koʊˈkeɪn, ˈkoʊ keɪn /

NOUN

illegal drug

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coke crack dope poison stimulant

STRONG

blow controlled substance flake ice rock snow stardust sugar white

WEAK

freebase happy dust joy powder nose candy speedball white horse white lady

Example Sentences

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Noboa, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, previously said that Washington was among "regional allies" taking part in the operation against drug cartels, which use Ecuador's ports to smuggle cocaine to international markets.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Colombian officials said Petro planned to focus on defending his record in deterring drug trafficking, even though cocaine production is rising in Colombia.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

“You have record seizures of cocaine, sure, because you have record production of cocaine,” said Story, a former ambassador to Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump has made the fight against criminal gangs sending illicit drugs such as heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines and cocaine one of his priorities.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

The waning of the crack cocaine epidemic in New York was clearly a factor, but then again, it had been in steady decline well before crime dipped.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell