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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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She’ll opt for the coconut water with pineapple at her office, or a Starbucks white hot chocolate with skim milk: “I have a terrible, terrible, terrible sweet tooth.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

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

Once he’d found a pointed stone, he managed to pierce one, making a terrible mess, and felt the welcome squirt of cool coconut water on his face.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

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