coconut milk

American  

[koh-kuh-nuht milk] / ˈkoʊ kə nət ˌmɪlk /

noun

1. the clear, potable liquid contained within the young hollow seed of the coconut palm.

2. the milky, potable but highly perishable liquid contained within the mature hollow coconut.

3. the milky, potable liquid extracted from grated coconut meat by infusion with boiling water.

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Etymology

Origin of coconut milk

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

To use a metaphor by borrowing a line from the finale, “the coconut milk is off.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025

At Ayu Bakehouse, Jacques steeps whole pandan leaves in coconut milk, eggs and sugar for hours until it morphs into a thick, creamy custard.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025

It does have coconut milk, so if you’re allergic and/or avoiding tree nuts, just leave that out or use a different milk alternative instead.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2024

The secret recipe took about three years to perfect, as Fontana and Rain experimented with coconut milk and soy milk for its base.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

We drank every drop of the coconut milk, and feasted on the fresh meat.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor