skim milk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skim milk
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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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
Luckily, it had been made with skim milk, not whole, so I was allowed to have dinner.
From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2022
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
Combine a tablespoon of the caramel sauce with two shots of freshly brewed espresso and top with frothy skim milk for your DIY take on Taylor's Version.
From Salon • Nov. 19, 2021
Her skin is the bluish color of skim milk, and her hair is as white as fresh-fallen snow.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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