milkier; milkiest
1
: resembling milk in color or consistency
2
3
a
: consisting of, containing, or abounding in milk
b
: yielding milk
specifically : having the characteristics of a good milk producer
milkiness noun

Examples of milky in a Sentence

cheese with a light milky taste eyes covered by a milky glaze
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of milky was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Milky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milky. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

milky

adjective
milkier; milkiest
1
: resembling milk especially in color
2
: consisting of or containing milk
milkiness noun

Medical Definition

milky

adjective
milkier; milkiest
1
: resembling milk in color or consistency
milky secretion
2
: consisting of, containing, or abounding in milk
milkiness noun

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