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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Outrage over skim milk and Froot Loops can only go so far, and Americans may soon grow tired of Kennedy’s forever wars. Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026 Low-fat and skim milk sales were a distant third and fourth. Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026 For beverages, the dishes will also be served with skim milk. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 Breakfast and dinner will be more meager meals, with the former consisting of bananas, bran flakes, whole wheat bread, and skim milk. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 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 29 Jan. 2026.

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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