coconut milk

noun

1
: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water
2
: coconut water

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Nasi lemak is one of the main breakfast items, which is like a coconut milk rice. — AFAR Media, 30 May 2026 Add maple syrup, cocoa powder, coconut milk, vanilla, and salt. — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 11 June 2026 Focus on smoothies with a base of water or unsweetened almond or coconut milk. — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026 An instant coconut cordial is made by combining coconut milk and sugar. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coconut milk

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of coconut milk was in 1698

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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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