skim milk

American  

noun

1. milk from which the cream has been skimmed.

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Etymology

Origin of skim milk

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

He was raising a calf by hand on skim milk.

From Literature

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

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

“Maybe he should switch to skim milk, maybe increase his vegetables,” she told his parents.

From New York Times

By comparison, new musicals are too often skim milk.

From New York Times