condensed milk

American  

noun

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

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condensed milk British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of condensed milk

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

"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

You can even freeze sweetened condensed milk, oat milk, or your preferred splash of something creamy to add a tiny indulgence to your caffeine ritual.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025

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

All they do is sell aguas frescas: horchata, pineapple, mashed strawberries in chilled evaporated and condensed milk.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2023

The jeepney will circle the neighborhood while selling halo-halo, a sweet concoction of ice, milk, red beans, tapioca pearls, jackfruit, and coconut flesh—with even sweeter condensed milk drizzled on to stir in.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio