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

White almond, coconut milk, vanilla and chamomile in this newest offering from clean fragrance brand Belnu. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Try lentils in a flavorful curry with tomatoes, coconut milk, and warm spices, then serve it over rice. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026

This sumptuous scent features a lovely blend of coconut milk, orchid, and vetiver for a bright yet grounded fragrance. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Make vegan avocado ice cream by blending avocado, coconut milk, and lemon zest and freezing it in an ice cream maker. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for coconut milk

• buttermilk
• ilk
• silk
• whilk
• wilk