coconut milk

noun

1

: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water

2

: coconut water

Examples of coconut milk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Expect pita foldies stuffed with wagyu, ahi tuna or falafel, breakfast pitas, smash burgers, Jamaican beef patties, vegan soft serve and smoothies like the Island Love (coconut milk, ginger) and the Queen City (matcha, kale, pineapple). — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Kiwi and coconut milk give it body, while mint keeps the finish from becoming heavy. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Drinks—both spirited and alcohol-free—featuring ingredients like coconut milk, dairy or nut milks, fruit purées, and honey are especially froth-friendly. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

The new beverages, which land on the menu on Tuesday, July 14, feature fruit pieces along with the drinks’ signature flavors, ice and either lemonade or coconut milk. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for coconut milk

• buttermilk
• ilk
• silk
• whilk
• wilk