skim milk

noun

: milk from which the cream has been taken

called also skimmed milk

Examples of skim milk in a Sentence

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Whole milk contains more saturated fat and calories compared to low-fat or skim milk. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 Eli Rallo The TikTok star and author goes for an iced vanilla latte with skim milk. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025 So, what's the case for ditching skim milk and other low-fat alternatives? Will Stone, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025 It is made from skim milk and strained similarly to Greek yogurt. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skim milk

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skim milk was in 1596

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“Skim milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skim%20milk. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

skim milk

noun
: milk from which the cream has been removed

called also skimmed milk

Medical Definition

skim milk

noun
: milk from which the cream has been taken

called also skimmed milk

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