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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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Example Sentences

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A major source is nonfat flavored milk, which contributed 29 percent of added sugars in school breakfasts.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2023

We’ll drive there and use the drive-through to order a grande nonfat mocha latte for me and a grande iced latte for Debbie.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2022

Bite-size pieces of carrots and celery are OK — along with cheese — mozzarella and nonfat cottage cheese the preferred variety.

From Washington Times • Nov. 23, 2022

The changes mean schools and child care providers will be allowed to serve low-fat — not just nonfat — flavored milk, alongside low-fat regular milk.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 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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