coconut milk
noun
1
: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water
2
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Different from the liquid found inside a coconut (that’s electrolyte-rich coconut water), coconut milk comes from pressing the meat.
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Swap half of the water with coconut milk if making quinoa to serve with complementary dishes like soups and curries.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
Combine the coconut milk, red Thai curry, Soyaki, and garlic in a baking dish.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Use full-fat coconut milk that does not contain additives or thickening agents — Riggs likes Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Milk or Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk Simple.
—CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Swap half of the water with coconut milk if making quinoa to serve with complementary dishes like soups and curries.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
Combine the coconut milk, red Thai curry, Soyaki, and garlic in a baking dish.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Use full-fat coconut milk that does not contain additives or thickening agents — Riggs likes Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Milk or Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk Simple.
—CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coconut milk
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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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