evaporated milk

noun

: unsweetened milk concentrated by partial evaporation

Examples of evaporated milk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons evaporated milk until combined. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 May 2025 Chill evaporated milk and prepare gelatin according to package directions for ordinary gelatin. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025 Sweetened condensed milk has too much sugar and will not behave the same way that evaporated milk does in this recipe. Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024 Boil sugar and milk: Bring the sugar, salt, butter, and evaporated milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for evaporated milk

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of evaporated milk was in 1870

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Evaporated milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaporated%20milk. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

evaporated milk

noun
: unsweetened canned milk from which much of the water has been evaporated

More from Merriam-Webster on evaporated milk

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!