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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

Example Sentences

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“And it’s especially hydrating — probably 2-3 bananas per can, which you can bring anywhere and you don’t have to worry about moldy bananas. And just 50 calories — Naked’s coconut water has 60.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Stock in Vita Coco, which sells coconut water and other beverages, shot up 7% on Monday.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

At the flagship Sollis Health office on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, there’s complimentary coconut water and Netflix available on TV screens in the exam rooms.

From Barron's • Sep. 25, 2025

By comparison, worldwide sales of coconut water reached $7.7bn in 2023, with that expected to grow to $22.9bn by 2029.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

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

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy