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

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condensed milk

Don’t skip dessert, either, and if you’re a coffee drinker, order the Lao coffee, served with condensed milk and a sugar cube on the side so you can customize the sweetness to your liking.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

"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

Will had found a tin of condensed milk, and the cat had lapped it hungrily and then begun to lick her wounds.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman