Copra/ˈkɑːprə/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Primary Use Copra mainly refers to the coconut product used for oil extraction. The copra market is booming due to high demand for coconut oil. Pro Tip 2/3Industrial Context The term is often associated with agricultural and industrial settings. He worked in a plant that specialized in copra processing. Pro Tip 3/3Culinary Uses Limited Copra is not typically used in cooking, unlike coconut oil or milk. While you won't cook with copra, you can use the oil made from it.