almond milk

noun

plural almond milks
: a liquid made from ground almonds that is usually fortified (as with calcium and vitamins) and used as a milk substitute

Examples of almond milk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Customers who are lactose-intolerant or have milk allergies may pay up to $2 extra at Dunkin’ Donuts when substituting oat or almond milk for dairy in their beverages. Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2024 The complaint listed retail prices for oat and soy milk at between 6 and 7 cents per fluid ounce, and almond milk at 4 to 7 cents, for comparison. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024 Between 2018 and 2023, customers who asked that regular milk be substituted with products like soy, oat, coconut or almond milk were charged anywhere from 50 cents to $2.15 extra, according to the complaint. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024 Mint Matcha Milk Shake View Recipe Combine matcha powder with mint chip ice cream and almond milk for a slightly healthier version of your favorite seasonal mint shake. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024 Do alternative milks, like oat milk and almond milk, spoil out of the fridge? Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 12 Feb. 2024 Other Starbucks’ holiday drinks are making their grand return to the menu this month, including the peppermint mocha, caramel brulée latte, chestnut praline latte and the iced sugar cookie almond milk latte. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023 Even non-dairy manufacturers are well into the yogurt world with coconut milk and almond milk options. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024 In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk and maple syrup. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of almond milk was in the 14th century

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“Almond milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/almond%20milk. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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