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condensed milk

American  

noun

  1. whole milk reduced by evaporation to a thick consistency, with sugar added.


condensed milk British  

noun

  1. milk reduced by evaporation to a thick concentration, with sugar added Compare evaporated milk

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of condensed milk

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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"We give them chocolate, filled cookies, dulce de leche, condensed milk... In other words, the same type of food that many people consume on a daily basis," says Otton.

From Science Daily • Oct. 8, 2025

About 70 companies have paid the zoo for the rights to print Moo Deng on products such as pajamas, pet food and squeezable condensed milk.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2024

She transformed physically, losing muscle mass and gaining weight from commissary items, like packaged noodles, muffins, salami and condensed milk.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

While the most popular accompaniment is condensed milk, there are more adventurous options too.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

Winky sold the cans to Pepe’s Café, where they used them to serve cafĕ con leche—espresso and condensed milk.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

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