coconut water

noun

: the clear liquid within a young, fresh coconut

Examples of coconut water in a Sentence

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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 Research shows that coconut water may help prevent acne. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 June 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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