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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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In Europe, you will get short shrift if you ask the barista for a nonfat, no-foam, vanilla-flavored double-shot latte.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026

I bought my venti nonfat, no-whip mocha and got change for the bus in these pre-ORCA card days.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2022

It may not sound like a huge difference, but just think of whole versus nonfat milk — a few percentage points makes a world of difference when it comes to flavor.

From Salon ● May 21, 2022

Samantha takes a sip from her iced quad nonfat one-pump mocha with whip.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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