skim milk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skim milk
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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The diet called for fish five times a week, eating liver once a week, two pieces of bread and two glasses of skim milk a day along with an abundance of fruits and vegetables.
From Salon • Oct. 22, 2023
For example, a study published in May found that whole and low-fat milk reduced the risk of high blood pressure, while skim milk increased the risk.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2023
The FAO dairy price index increased 2.4%, its fifth consecutive monthly rise, with the steepest gains registered by skim milk powder and butter.
From Reuters • Feb. 3, 2022
Floss’ online identity becomes, in this formulation, “a thing they shared respectfully, like the skim milk in the fridge.”
From Slate • Jan. 29, 2020
There was tomato soup for lunch, coffee with skim milk because they were out of plain.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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