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

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

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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