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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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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

A Times reporter sampled the beverage and found it overwhelmingly tasted like coconut water, without a hint of any other ingredients.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

That stretch, she said, prompted some customers to consider ways to cut costs, including by staying away from coconut water.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

By contrast, sales of coconut water have been growing by double digits in percent terms in recent years, as Americans flock to healthier alternatives—a boon to industry leader Vita Coco.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 2026

He addressed them all as Kochamma and gave them fresh coconut water to drink.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

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