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coconut water

American  
[koh-kuh-nuht waw-ter, wot-er, -nuht] / ˈkoʊ kəˌnʌt ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər, -nət /

noun

  1. the watery, drinkable liquid inside an immature coconut.


Etymology

Origin of coconut water

First recorded in 1765–70

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Hathaway's appearance on Sunday also led to a surge in interest in her "coconut water" nails look, external.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Matcha and fresh coconut water both feel refreshing and special, making them perfect for afternoon hangs, brunches or any gathering where you want to switch things up from the expected cocktails or beer.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

The early 2000s saw the arrival of coconut water, once seen as way to use up a byproduct from coconut cream that caught on years later.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

The new drink, sold in supermarkets, is being marketed as an alternative to sports drinks, a sort of coconut water 2.0.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 15, 2025

It felt like someone had cracked open the Co-Co’s and spilled all the coconut water out of them.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

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