skim milk

noun

: milk from which the cream has been taken

called also skimmed milk

Examples of skim milk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To possibly benefit from lower blood sugar, consider choosing whole milk, which has more fat and lactose than skim milk. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026

Because of the lower fat content, low-fat and skim milk tend to freeze a little better than whole milk. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 June 2026

Skyr Skyr is an Icelandic cultured dairy product made from skim milk and thermophilic lactic acid bacteria cultures. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026

This is a win for anyone who’s never been thrilled about skim milk. — Outside, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for skim milk

• buttermilk
• ilk
• silk
• whilk
• wilk

Kids Definition

skim milk

noun

: milk from which the cream has been removed

called also skimmed milk

Medical Definition

skim milk

noun

ˌskim- 

: milk from which the cream has been taken

called also skimmed milk