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

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

There's also TJ's Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds, which are made from dry-roasted California Almonds, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, nonfat dry milk, sea salt and maple sugar.

From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2023

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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