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Milk

UK /["/mɪlk/"]/US /["/mɪlk/"]/

Definition

the white liquid produced by cows, goats and some other animals as food for their young and used as a drink by humans

In simple words: A white liquid from cows or other animals that people drink.

Examples

  • I drink milk every morning for breakfast.
  • The cat likes to lap up the milk from its bowl.
  • The milk in the fridge is about to expire.
  • She made a delicious milkshake with ice cream and milk.
  • Milk can be used in many recipes.
  • Some people are allergic to cow's milk.

Usage notes

Commonly used in everyday conversation. Generally appropriate in casual and formal settings, but might be too simple for technical or scientific discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a cow mooing as it 'milks' out creamy goodness.

Collocations

  • fresh
  • curdled
  • sour
  • litre/​liter
  • pint
  • bottle
  • drink
  • have
  • take
  • be off
  • go bad
  • go off
  • powder
  • beverage
  • drink
  • fresh
  • curdled
  • sour
  • litre/​liter
  • pint
  • bottle
  • drink
  • have
  • take
  • be off
  • go bad
  • go off
  • powder
  • beverage
  • drink
  • fresh
  • curdled
  • sour
  • litre/​liter
  • pint
  • bottle
  • drink
  • have
  • take
  • be off
  • go bad
  • go off
  • powder
  • beverage
  • drink

Synonyms

  • dairy
  • liquid nourishment
  • creamy fluid

Antonyms

  • water
  • solid food

Common mistakes

  • Using 'milks' as the plural form.
  • Confusing 'milk' with 'cream' or 'dairy'.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'melk'.