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nonfat

American

[non-fat] / ˈnɒnˈfæt /

adjective

without fat or fat solids; having the fat solids removed, as skim milk.

nonfat milk.

Etymology

Origin of nonfat

First recorded in 1965–70; non- + fat

Vocabulary lists containing nonfat

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: non-

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Karen Kraus Cohen, a DCY addict in Walnut Creek, Calif., mixes Trader Joe’s plain nonfat yogurt with coffee ice cream.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

“Demand remains high, supported in part by elevated nonfat dry milk prices,” the agency said in a report.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026

Low-fat and nonfat dairy are obviously “lean,” but eggs and full-fat dairy products count, too, despite containing saturated fat.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2024

But he reluctantly agreed to let managers test a nonfat option in several stores and found that customers were delighted.

From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2022

“Yes. Please tell me you have something other than fruit or nonfat yogurt. That’s all we have at home.”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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