skim milk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skim milk
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Dairy prices slipped 0.7% in July as prices for whole and skim milk powder and butter declined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
If you’re trying to lose weight or lower your cholesterol, skim milk is better than full-fat.
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2026
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
By comparison, new musicals are too often skim milk.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
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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