CEFR A2

water coconut

noun phrase

Meaning

A young, green coconut that is harvested primarily for its sweet, clear liquid, which is consumed as a refreshing beverage, and also for its soft, jelly-like flesh.

Examples

The street vendor expertly sliced the top off the water coconut, offering a cool drink to the thirsty tourists.
In many Southeast Asian countries, water coconut is a popular and readily available refreshment.

Synonyms: coconut water, tender coconut, young coconut

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water coconut (A2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtər ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Definition

A young, green coconut that is harvested primarily for its sweet, clear liquid, which is consumed as a refreshing beverage, and also for its soft, jelly-like flesh.

Examples

The street vendor expertly sliced the top off the water coconut, offering a cool drink to the thirsty tourists.
In many Southeast Asian countries, water coconut is a popular and readily available refreshment.
She enjoyed the subtle sweetness of the water coconut, a welcome change from sugary sodas.

How to Use water coconut

drink water coconut (collocation): To consume the liquid from a young coconut. — "After the long hike, all he wanted was to drink water coconut."
harvest water coconut (collocation): To pick young coconuts from the tree for their liquid. — "Farmers in the region carefully harvest water coconut at the optimal stage of maturity."
serve water coconut (collocation): To present the liquid from a young coconut as a drink. — "The resort staff will serve water coconut to guests by the pool."

Synonyms of water coconut

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