coconut water

noun

: the clear liquid within a young, fresh coconut

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Stay hydrated, replenish your electrolytes, and recharge with this 18-count box of coconut water. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 Blend 2½ cups frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries), 1 cup filtered water or unsweetened coconut water, ¾ cup whole milk or 2% cottage cheese, and 2 Tbsp. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 In a similar skin-quenching vein, the formula also features coconut water. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Without the light tropical boost from rum, the coconut water is flat and dull and honestly a little gross. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coconut water

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Jul. 2026.

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