almond milk

American  

[ah-muhnd milk, am-uhnd] / ˈɑ mənd ˌmɪlk, ˈæm ənd /

noun

1. a creamy mixture of presoaked almonds blended to a paste with water and then sieved, used especially as a substitute for dairy milk.

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Etymology

Origin of almond milk

First recorded in 1350–1400

Example Sentences

I’ve made lovely versions with 2% milk, oat milk, almond milk, half-and-half and the random splash of buttermilk left lingering in the back of the fridge after a biscuit project.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

He typically eats five or six balanced meals a day that include foods such as eggs, avocado, broccoli, sweet potatoes, oats, almond milk and fruit.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

With my half-caf almond milk latte, I complete the problem behaviors deck.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Vegans and vegetarians have popularized plant-based milk alternatives — almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, cashew, hemp, coconut; if it grows, it may have a milk version.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The serving men brought out a heron stuffed with figs, veal cutlets blanched with almond milk, creamed herring, candied onions, foul-smelling cheeses, plates of snails and sweetbreads, and a black swan in her plumage.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin