: the watery part of milk that is separated from the coagulable part or curd especially in the process of making cheese and that is rich in lactose, minerals, and vitamins and contains lactalbumin and traces of fat
Examples of whey in a Sentence
The curd has separated from the whey.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Greek yogurt is lower in calcium as the straining process to thicken removes the calcium-rich whey.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
The drinks are made with whey protein, which registered dietitian nutritionist Tanya Freirich said could be beneficial for some consumers.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Chains with beverages and acai bowls include Better Buzz Coffee Roasters, with a chocolate whey protein bowl and Nektar, which offers Protein Cleanse, six bottles with a total of 66 grams of protein to be consumed in a 12-hour period.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Whey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whey. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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whey
noun
ˈhwā 
ˈwā
: the watery part of milk that separates after the milk has soured and thickened especially in the process of making cheese compare curd sense 1
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