coconut water
Definition
- Noun:
- The clear, often slightly sweet liquid found inside a fresh, young coconut: It is the liquid endosperm, distinct from the thicker, white coconut milk or cream made by processing the coconut meat.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- After the hike, we refreshed ourselves with cold coconut water.
- Coconut water is a natural source of electrolytes like potassium.
- The vendor cracked open a young coconut so we could drink the water directly.
Advanced Usage
- "To be like coconut water": Used informally to describe something pure, natural, and refreshing.
- Her voice was like coconut water—clear and soothing.
Variants and Related Words
- Coconut milk (n): A creamy, opaque liquid made by blending grated coconut meat with water and then straining it. It is used in cooking and is different from coconut water.
- Coconut cream (n): A thicker, richer version of coconut milk, with a higher fat content.
Synonyms
- Coconut juice: A common alternative term, though "coconut water" is more precise for the clear liquid from a young coconut.
Related Phrases
- To drink coconut water: The most common collocation for consuming it.
- It's traditional to drink coconut water straight from the fruit.
Related Idioms
Noun
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clear to whitish fluid from within a fresh coconut
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