plural milks
1
a
: a fluid secreted by the mammary glands of females for the nourishment of their young
b(1)
: milk from an animal and especially a cow used as food by people
(2)
: a food product produced from seeds or fruit that resembles and is used similarly to cow's milk
vegan milk
dairy-free milks
see also almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk
2
: a liquid resembling milk in appearance: such as
a
: the latex of a plant
b
: the contents of an unripe kernel of grain
3
: lactation
cows in milk
milked; milking; milks
1
a(1)
: to draw milk from the breasts or udder of
(2)
obsolete
: suckle sense 2
b
: to draw (milk) from the breast or udder
c
: suckle sense 1
—used of domestic animals
: to draw or yield milk
: giving milk
specifically
: bred or suitable primarily for milk production
milk cows
Synonyms
Examples of milk in a Sentence
Noun
cheese made from sheep's milk
a glass of low-fat milk
Verb
greedy landlords milking their tenants of all their money
unscrupulous people trying to milk the welfare system for all it's worth
Recent Examples on the Web
Jonel Aleccia, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
Others have shared their personal horror stories with expired milk.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
And while this sugar is naturally occurring, not added, many people will find the option for a zero sugar, zero carb milk attractive.
—Jessie Shafer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
The rice pudding is made from whole milk, vermicelli, dates and nuts.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
During a skit rehearsal, Bates tells Rolling Stone a cast member went off script and spit milk in her face.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024
The majority of that will come from protein-rich foods like chicken breast, turkey, Greek yogurt, milk, and chickpeas.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
The glass mugs come with two spoons to stir milk or sugar.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Modern variations have been known to skip the condensed soups and instead make a roux from milk, cheese, and mushrooms.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Helen Branswell, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
The current queen is Hannah Neeleman, a homesteading mother of eight, who milks cows, bakes, dances, and takes part in beauty pageants, to the delight and incomprehension of her followers.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
At seven chapters, this Peacock production has the advantage of being the rare limited series that milks the premise without overdoing it.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
Adlon knows how to walk that fine line between sweet and vulgar, which comes in handy here since Glazer and Rabinowitz’s script is determined to milk every ounce of humor out of every ounce of bodily fluid that may be spilled, squirted or secreted by expectant moms.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2024
The goats needed to be milked every 12 hours or their udders would become painfully swollen and possibly infected.
—Cathy Free, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
That the club has Messi on parade milking his name for maximum profit is understandable.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024
Here's a look at some of the numbers behind the operation:
A dairy that's more than just milk
About 15 trucks a day arrived at Kwik Trip's dairy last year from farms that are all within 150 miles of La Crosse, bringing in 4.8 million pounds of raw milk a day.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
Carolina made the gift interception and drove nearly the length of the field to milk the remaining time on the clock, kicking a chip-shot field goal as time expired.
—Paul Newberry, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2019
The protein Perfect Day uses may not come from cow milk, but it’s still technically milk protein—and that’s what’s printed on the ingredients list, because that’s how the US Food and Drug Administration regulates product labeling.
—Chase Purdy, Quartz, 11 July 2019
Some of the farm groups cite Canada’s dairy system as an example of how milk supply management, coupled with price controls, has kept small farms in business.
—Rick Barrett, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018
Noun
So far, no herds linked to raw milk providers have reported cows infected with bird flu, but the agencies recommend that the industry not make or sell raw milk or raw milk cheese products made with milk from cows that show symptoms — or are exposed to infected cows.
—Jonel Aleccia, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
Others have shared their personal horror stories with expired milk.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
And while this sugar is naturally occurring, not added, many people will find the option for a zero sugar, zero carb milk attractive.
—Jessie Shafer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
The rice pudding is made from whole milk, vermicelli, dates and nuts.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
During a skit rehearsal, Bates tells Rolling Stone a cast member went off script and spit milk in her face.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024
The majority of that will come from protein-rich foods like chicken breast, turkey, Greek yogurt, milk, and chickpeas.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
The glass mugs come with two spoons to stir milk or sugar.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Modern variations have been known to skip the condensed soups and instead make a roux from milk, cheese, and mushrooms.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Verb
There’s very little hygiene to protect the farmers that are milking.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
The current queen is Hannah Neeleman, a homesteading mother of eight, who milks cows, bakes, dances, and takes part in beauty pageants, to the delight and incomprehension of her followers.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
At seven chapters, this Peacock production has the advantage of being the rare limited series that milks the premise without overdoing it.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
Adlon knows how to walk that fine line between sweet and vulgar, which comes in handy here since Glazer and Rabinowitz’s script is determined to milk every ounce of humor out of every ounce of bodily fluid that may be spilled, squirted or secreted by expectant moms.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2024
The goats needed to be milked every 12 hours or their udders would become painfully swollen and possibly infected.
—Cathy Free, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
That the club has Messi on parade milking his name for maximum profit is understandable.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024
Here's a look at some of the numbers behind the operation:
A dairy that's more than just milk
About 15 trucks a day arrived at Kwik Trip's dairy last year from farms that are all within 150 miles of La Crosse, bringing in 4.8 million pounds of raw milk a day.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
Carolina made the gift interception and drove nearly the length of the field to milk the remaining time on the clock, kicking a chip-shot field goal as time expired.
—Paul Newberry, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
Adjective
The beer was cold and good, the local sheep’s milk cheese pungent and delicious.
—Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2019
The protein Perfect Day uses may not come from cow milk, but it’s still technically milk protein—and that’s what’s printed on the ingredients list, because that’s how the US Food and Drug Administration regulates product labeling.
—Chase Purdy, Quartz, 11 July 2019
Some of the farm groups cite Canada’s dairy system as an example of how milk supply management, coupled with price controls, has kept small farms in business.
—Rick Barrett, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018
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“Milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milk. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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milk
1 of 3 noun1
: a whitish liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals as food for their young
especially
: cow's milk used as food by human beings
2
: a liquid (as the juice of a coconut) like milk
milk
2 of 3 verb1
: to draw milk from the breasts or udder of (as by pressing or sucking)
milk a cow
2
: to draw or yield milk
return in time for milking
3
: to draw something from as if by milking
milker
noun
milk
3 of 3 adjective
: giving milk
especially
: bred for milk production
a milk cow
Medical Definition
milk
1 of 2 noun1
a
: a fluid secreted by the mammary glands of females for the nourishment of their young
b(1)
: milk from an animal and especially a cow used as food by people
(2)
: a food product produced from seeds or fruit that resembles and is used similarly to cow's milk
coconut milk
soy milk
2
: lactation sense 2
cows in milk
milk
2 of 2 transitive verb1
a
: to draw milk from the breasts or udder of
b
: to draw (milk) from the breast or udder
2
: to induce (a snake) to eject venom
: to draw or yield milk
Geographical Definition
Milk
geographical name
river 625 miles (1006 kilometers) long in the Canadian province of Alberta and the U.S. state of Montana; flows southeast into the Missouri River
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