coconut water

noun

: the clear liquid within a young, fresh coconut

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Some creators stick to a clean lineup of fruit, coconut water and a single electrolyte scoop. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026 Despite strong demand signals, the product bounced across stores—placed next to kombucha, then craft soda, then coconut water, then enhanced beverages. True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026 While plain water remains the gold standard for hydration, beverage alternatives such as coconut water and coconut milk are often marketed for their hydrating properties. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026 As a twist on a traditional ambrosia salad, this colorful punch brings in all the same flavors with orange juice, pineapple juice, coconut water, and maraschino cherries, plus more citrus and mint to garnish. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 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 12 May. 2026.

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