whole milk

noun

: milk that contains approximately 3% to 4% milk fat by weight
Whole milk contains roughly the same amount of protein and calcium as fat-free milk, but it has nearly twice as many calories. Some people, on the other hand, prefer the taste and texture of whole milk.Caroline Hopkins Legaspi

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of whole milk was in 1793

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“Whole milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole%20milk. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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