coconut water

noun

: the clear liquid within a young, fresh coconut

Examples of coconut water in a Sentence

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Standouts include the Well Manoeuvred Monk (NA tequila, cucumber, mint, verjus, pineapple and sparkling water) and Tell Me Something Good (NA aperitif, prickly pear, coconut water, verjus and tonic). Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026 In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 Clean Sheet features a chamomile-thyme tincture mixed with blue fig Syrup, elderflower and lemon juice finished with elderflower tonic, while the False Promise boasts jasmine and sencha tea extract with coconut water and lime juice finished with ginger beer and Thai basil. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025 Better options include unsweetened milk, coconut water, or plain water. Christina Manian, Health, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coconut water

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coconut water was in 1769

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“Coconut water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20water. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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