skim milk

noun

: milk from which the cream has been taken

called also skimmed milk

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Low-fat and skim milk sales were a distant third and fourth. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026 This is a win for anyone who’s never been thrilled about skim milk. — Outside, 24 Mar. 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 Buttermilk made from whole-fat milk has a creamier consistency than buttermilk made from skim milk. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skim milk

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of skim milk was in 1596

Rhymes for skim milk

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Skimmia
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skim milk

noun
: milk from which the cream has been removed

called also skimmed milk

Medical Definition

skim milk

noun
ˌskim- How to pronounce skim milk (audio)
: milk from which the cream has been taken

called also skimmed milk

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