milk

1 of 3

noun

ˈmilk

plural milks

: a fluid secreted by the mammary glands of females for the nourishment of their young

b(1)

: milk from an animal and especially a cow used as food by people

(2)

: a food product produced from seeds or fruit that resembles and is used similarly to cow's milk

vegan milk

dairy-free milks

see also almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk

: a liquid resembling milk in appearance: such as

: the latex of a plant

: the contents of an unripe kernel of grain

: lactation

cows in milk

milk

2 of 3

verb

milked; milking; milks

transitive verb

a(1)

: to draw milk from the breasts or udder of

(2)

obsolete : suckle sense 2

: to draw (milk) from the breast or udder

: suckle sense 1

—used of domestic animals

: to draw something from as if by milking: such as

: to induce (a snake) to eject venom

: to draw or coerce profit or advantage from illicitly or to an extreme degree : exploit

milk the joke for all it's worth

intransitive verb

: to draw or yield milk

milk

3 of 3

adjective

: giving milk

specifically : bred or suitable primarily for milk production

milk cows

Example Sentences

Noun cheese made from sheep's milk a glass of low-fat milk Verb greedy landlords milking their tenants of all their money unscrupulous people trying to milk the welfare system for all it's worth

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Blend the brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl, then add the butter in a slow stream, beating all the while. —

Penelope Green, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2023 As of January, sesame is now recognized by the FDA as a major food allergen, joining a list of eight other allergens that includes milk, eggs, soybeans, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, and fish. —

Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2023 Go Grocer offers fresh meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as fresh produce and the usually grocery store staples like bread, eggs and milk. —

Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023 She's seen the price of everyday staples like milk and eggs go up, and a $180 check from the government doesn’t meet her hopes for inflation relief. —

Emily Lawler, Detroit Free Press, 7 Feb. 2023 Food sources: Carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe, butternut squash, leafy greens, fish oil, milk, and eggs. —

Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 20 Jan. 2023 In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, orange zest, vanilla and salt. —

Charissa Kennedy, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2023 Cans of Bud, Olympia, Hamm’s, Burgie, Schlitz, Miller, Stroh’s and Tecate competed for space alongside cartons of juice, milk, eggs, jars of chiles and frijoles and plates of leftover steak picado. —

Melissa Mora Hidalgo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2023 While some grow spinach and potatoes, today other residents raise chickens or sheep and provide eggs and milk to one another, harking back to a time before the first intifada 35 years ago when the village was completely self-reliant for food. —

Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Jan. 2023

Verb

Build new structures for this audience and milk the resulting cash cow. —

Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 20 Oct. 2022 Get ready for producers to milk the sister storyline. —

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2023 The sequel trilogy, of course, for a lot of fans, merely turned into an excuse for Disney and Lucasfilm to milk the franchise for more, so your mileage may vary. —

Ruth Johnson, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2023 The Trojans recovered an onside kick to milk the rest of the clock. —

Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2022 Each year, Santa visits every child's home in the entire world and helps himself to milk and cookies. —

Terri Robertson, Country Living, 23 Dec. 2022 Consumers decide to switch to milk alternatives to cut down animal product consumption and minimize their environmental impact, a 2017 survey indicated. —

Carla Delgado, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2022 Now more than ever, the Star Wars franchise loves to milk its own nostalgia, often with the through-line of lineage. —

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 23 Nov. 2022 And it’s a whole lot better than trying to milk that one last tomato off a dead or dying vine! —

Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2022

Adjective

The beer was cold and good, the local sheep’s milk cheese pungent and delicious. —

Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2019 The protein Perfect Day uses may not come from cow milk, but it’s still technically milk protein—and that’s what’s printed on the ingredients list, because that’s how the US Food and Drug Administration regulates product labeling. —

Chase Purdy, Quartz, 11 July 2019 Some of the farm groups cite Canada’s dairy system as an example of how milk supply management, coupled with price controls, has kept small farms in business. —

Rick Barrett, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018 Some of the farm groups cite Canada’s dairy system as an example of how milk supply management, coupled with price controls, has kept small farms in business. —

Rick Barrett, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018 See More

Kids Definition

milk

1 of 3 noun

ˈmilk

: a whitish liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals as food for their young

especially : cow's milk used as food by human beings

: a liquid (as the juice of a coconut) like milk

milk

2 of 3 verb

: to draw milk from the breasts or udder of (as by pressing or sucking)

milk a cow

: to draw or yield milk

return in time for milking

: to draw something from as if by milking

milker noun

milk

3 of 3 adjective

: giving milk

especially : bred for milk production

a milk cow

Medical Definition

milk

1 of 2 noun

ˈmilk

: a fluid secreted by the mammary glands of females for the nourishment of their young

b(1)

: milk from an animal and especially a cow used as food by people

(2)

: a food product produced from seeds or fruit that resembles and is used similarly to cow's milk

coconut milk

soy milk

: lactation sense 2

cows in milk

milk

2 of 2 transitive verb

: to draw milk from the breasts or udder of

: to draw (milk) from the breast or udder

: to induce (a snake) to eject venom

intransitive verb

: to draw or yield milk

单词	milked
释义	milk 1 of 3 noun ˈmilk plural milks 1 a : a fluid secreted by the mammary glands of females for the nourishment of their young b(1) : milk from an animal and especially a cow used as food by people (2) : a food product produced from seeds or fruit that resembles and is used similarly to cow's milk vegan milk dairy-free milks see also almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk 2 : a liquid resembling milk in appearance: such as a : the latex of a plant b : the contents of an unripe kernel of grain 3 : lactation cows in milk milk 2 of 3 verb milked; milking; milks transitive verb 1 a(1) : to draw milk from the breasts or udder of (2) obsolete : suckle sense 2 b : to draw (milk) from the breast or udder c : suckle sense 1 —used of domestic animals 2 : to draw something from as if by milking: such as a : to induce (a snake) to eject venom b : to draw or coerce profit or advantage from illicitly or to an extreme degree : exploit milk the joke for all it's worth intransitive verb : to draw or yield milk milk 3 of 3 adjective : giving milk specifically : bred or suitable primarily for milk production milk cows Synonyms Verb abuse capitalize (on) cash in (on) exploit impose (on or upon) leverage pimp play (on or upon) use work See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun cheese made from sheep's milk a glass of low-fat milk Verb greedy landlords milking their tenants of all their money unscrupulous people trying to milk the welfare system for all it's worth Recent Examples on the Web Noun Blend the brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl, then add the butter in a slow stream, beating all the while. —Penelope Green, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2023 As of January, sesame is now recognized by the FDA as a major food allergen, joining a list of eight other allergens that includes milk, eggs, soybeans, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, and fish. —Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2023 Go Grocer offers fresh meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as fresh produce and the usually grocery store staples like bread, eggs and milk. —Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023 She's seen the price of everyday staples like milk and eggs go up, and a $180 check from the government doesn’t meet her hopes for inflation relief. —Emily Lawler, Detroit Free Press, 7 Feb. 2023 Food sources: Carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe, butternut squash, leafy greens, fish oil, milk, and eggs. —Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 20 Jan. 2023 In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, orange zest, vanilla and salt. —Charissa Kennedy, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2023 Cans of Bud, Olympia, Hamm’s, Burgie, Schlitz, Miller, Stroh’s and Tecate competed for space alongside cartons of juice, milk, eggs, jars of chiles and frijoles and plates of leftover steak picado. —Melissa Mora Hidalgo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2023 While some grow spinach and potatoes, today other residents raise chickens or sheep and provide eggs and milk to one another, harking back to a time before the first intifada 35 years ago when the village was completely self-reliant for food. —Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Jan. 2023 Verb Build new structures for this audience and milk the resulting cash cow. —Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 20 Oct. 2022 Get ready for producers to milk the sister storyline. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2023 The sequel trilogy, of course, for a lot of fans, merely turned into an excuse for Disney and Lucasfilm to milk the franchise for more, so your mileage may vary. —Ruth Johnson, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2023 The Trojans recovered an onside kick to milk the rest of the clock. —Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2022 Each year, Santa visits every child's home in the entire world and helps himself to milk and cookies. —Terri Robertson, Country Living, 23 Dec. 2022 Consumers decide to switch to milk alternatives to cut down animal product consumption and minimize their environmental impact, a 2017 survey indicated. —Carla Delgado, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2022 Now more than ever, the Star Wars franchise loves to milk its own nostalgia, often with the through-line of lineage. —Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 23 Nov. 2022 And it’s a whole lot better than trying to milk that one last tomato off a dead or dying vine! —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2022 Adjective The beer was cold and good, the local sheep’s milk cheese pungent and delicious. —Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2019 The protein Perfect Day uses may not come from cow milk, but it’s still technically milk protein—and that’s what’s printed on the ingredients list, because that’s how the US Food and Drug Administration regulates product labeling. —Chase Purdy, Quartz, 11 July 2019 Some of the farm groups cite Canada’s dairy system as an example of how milk supply management, coupled with price controls, has kept small farms in business. —Rick Barrett, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018 Some of the farm groups cite Canada’s dairy system as an example of how milk supply management, coupled with price controls, has kept small farms in business. —Rick Barrett, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018 Some of the farm groups cite Canada’s dairy system as an example of how milk supply management, coupled with price controls, has kept small farms in business. —Rick Barrett, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018 Some of the farm groups cite Canada’s dairy system as an example of how milk supply management, coupled with price controls, has kept small farms in business. —Rick Barrett, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018 Some of the farm groups cite Canada’s dairy system as an example of how milk supply management, coupled with price controls, has kept small farms in business. —Rick Barrett, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018 Some of the farm groups cite Canada’s dairy system as an example of how milk supply management, coupled with price controls, has kept small farms in business. —Rick Barrett, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English meolc, milc; akin to Old High German miluh "milk," Old English melcan "to milk" — more at emulsion First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1) Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing milk certified milk almond milk milk/bleed/suck (someone or something) dry land of milk and honey malted milk evaporated milk ice milk cry over spilled milk milk float milk crate milk fever milk fat milk-and-water milk chocolate condensed milk milk-livered milk leg milk glass milk of magnesia milk shake milk vein milk tooth milk thistle milk sugar oat milk soy milk semi-skimmed milk milk sickness coconut milk the milk of human kindness milk house milk run skim milk milk vetch milk punch milk snake top milk See More certified milk almond milk milk/bleed/suck (someone or something) dry land of milk and honey malted milk evaporated milk ice milk cry over spilled milk milk float milk crate milk fever milk fat milk-and-water milk chocolate condensed milk milk-livered milk leg milk glass milk of magnesia milk shake milk vein milk tooth milk thistle milk sugar oat milk soy milk semi-skimmed milk milk sickness coconut milk the milk of human kindness milk house milk run skim milk milk vetch milk punch milk snake top milk See More Kids Definition milk 1 of 3 noun ˈmilk 1 : a whitish liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals as food for their young especially : cow's milk used as food by human beings 2 : a liquid (as the juice of a coconut) like milk milk 2 of 3 verb 1 : to draw milk from the breasts or udder of (as by pressing or sucking) milk a cow 2 : to draw or yield milk return in time for milking 3 : to draw something from as if by milking milker noun milk 3 of 3 adjective : giving milk especially : bred for milk production a milk cow Medical Definition milk 1 of 2 noun ˈmilk 1 a : a fluid secreted by the mammary glands of females for the nourishment of their young b(1) : milk from an animal and especially a cow used as food by people (2) : a food product produced from seeds or fruit that resembles and is used similarly to cow's milk coconut milk soy milk 2 : lactation sense 2 cows in milk milk 2 of 2 transitive verb 1 a : to draw milk from the breasts or udder of b : to draw (milk) from the breast or udder 2 : to induce (a snake) to eject venom intransitive verb : to draw or yield milk Geographical Definition Milk geographical name ˈmilk river 625 miles (1006 kilometers) long in the Canadian province of Alberta and the U.S. state of Montana; flows southeast into the Missouri River milked verb past tense of milk as in exploited to take unfair advantage of unscrupulous people trying to milk the welfare system for all it's worth Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance exploited used abused leveraged manipulated pimped worked cheated walked on traded on fleeced wrought mistreated bled played (on or upon) soaked cashed in (on) capitalized (on) imposed (on or upon) stuck skinned jerked around commodified overcharged commercialized
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milk

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