milk
noun
an opaque white or bluish-white liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals, serving for the nourishment of their young.
milking
-
present participleof milk.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
For card issuers, it means walking a fine line between stopping people from milking perks in a way that wasn’t intended, while also being careful not to upset some of their most valuable customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The cows like it too, it seems, and crucially, they linger in the milking parlour, clearly cool and relaxed.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The steady pulsing of milking machines mingled with a thumping musical beat as McAfee marched down the rows, pointing to their light pink udders.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
“But he said no cows. He might have been traumatized by the early mornings and milking twice a day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
“Milking,” Jonathan said, speaking carefully, first pointing outside, then making milking motions with his hands.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
