evaporated milk

noun

: unsweetened milk concentrated by partial evaporation

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In a medium saucepan combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and honey. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025 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 Add the spinach and evaporated milk and bring to a simmer. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2022 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

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“Evaporated milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaporated%20milk. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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evaporated milk

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

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