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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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If a can of coconut water and a banana smoothie had a baby, it might be banana water.

From Los Angeles Times

Vita Coco, which makes coconut water and other products, has said that its imported coconut water has been hit with a blended tariff rate of about 23%.

From Barron's

Vita Coco operates 17 coconut water factories in seven countries affected by U.S. tariff regimes in 2025: the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Brazil, and Vietnam.

From Barron's

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

“I don’t think it’s just the weather. I’ve seen cramps in cold weather, hot weather, in rain. Everyone has their own list how to treat — coconut water, bananas, pickle juice, mustard, Gatorade.”

From Los Angeles Times