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

When the Iranians arrived, they brought their own style of making tea - with cream and condensed milk - giving rise to a distinct Iranian chai culture in the cities.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2023

Perhaps she had discovered that he had given some of the condensed milk to Eberechi.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie