coconut milk

noun

1
: a thick, white, milky liquid extracted from grated coconut after it has been soaked in boiling water
2
: coconut water

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This sumptuous scent features a lovely blend of coconut milk, orchid, and vetiver for a bright yet grounded fragrance. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 Make vegan avocado ice cream by blending avocado, coconut milk, and lemon zest and freezing it in an ice cream maker. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 Others mix Dr Pepper with vanilla syrup and half-and-half, or lemon-lime soda with fruit puree and coconut milk. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Add the coconut milk in four or five batches, stirring and letting things bubble vigorously for 3 to 8 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly before adding the next batch. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coconut milk

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of coconut milk was in 1698

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“Coconut milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20milk. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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