coconut water

[ koh-kuh-nuht waw-ter, -nuht, wot-er ]

noun

1. the watery, drinkable liquid inside an immature coconut.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coconut water¹

First recorded in 1765–70

Example Sentences

Fancy fruit juice, elegant sparkling water and electrolyte-packed coconut water are all great options that don’t involve alcohol.

From Seattle Times

Representing the Asian American community, the Real Coco coconut water boss, 41, said in her video, was “a lot of weight” on her shoulders, but she has come to understand “what that meant for people.”

From Los Angeles Times

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 Literature

Set the pan over medium, pour in the remaining ½ cup coconut water and stir until fully incorporated.

From Washington Times

While Sanogo prefers fruit and coconut water, Johnson and Diarra often opt for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and sports drinks.

From Seattle Times