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.

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Etymology

Origin of coconut water

First recorded in 1765–70

Example Sentences

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

The New York-based company’s Tetra Paks—four-sided paperboard cartons emblazoned with palm trees—lead the coconut water pack, dominating the U.S. market with a 44% market share.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Advocates point to the fact it is a natural drink, and makers hope that it can steal some sales from the existing similar product – coconut water.

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