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

Examples of piña colada in a Sentence

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Or try mocktail versions of its pina colada and Painkiller ($10). — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 11 Mar. 2026 Order a daiquiri or pina colada to wash it down with and enjoy the unencumbered views of the crashing waves. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025 Plus every fruit drink is an experience of its own, from the refreshing coconut and pina colada to the juicier papaya and banana. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025 Kids poolside treats and mocktails abound, including a popular virgin pina colada called the pinada, a strawberry smoothie and a frozen chocobanana on a stick. — Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for piña colada

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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