piña colada

noun

pi·​ña co·​la·​da ˈpēn-yə-kō-ˈlä-də How to pronounce piña colada (audio) ˈpē-nə- How to pronounce piña colada (audio)
: a tall drink made of rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice mixed with ice

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, strained pineapple

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piña colada was in 1920

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“Piña colada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pi%C3%B1a%20colada. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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