Synonyms for

Milk

Verb / mɪlk / Another word for milk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Milk is a white liquid that comes from cows, goats, or sheep and is used for drinking and making butter, cheese, and yogurt.

Synonyms & similar words

milkriver milk dairy cream buttermilk lactose cheese curd whey butter yogurt creamery milkshake

Synonyms by register

Formal

lacteal fluid emulsion

Informal

moo juice cow juice

Literary

nectar lifeblood

Antonyms

dry solid starve abstain refrain

Common collocations

  • whole milk
  • skim milk
  • almond milk
  • soy milk
  • goat milk
  • milk carton
  • milk chocolate
  • milk shake

Word family

noun milk
verb milk

Usage note

While 'milk' can refer to the lacteal secretion of any mammal, it most commonly refers to cow's milk. The verb 'to milk' can mean to extract milk or to exploit a situation.

Example sentences

  1. I drink milk every morning with my cereal.
  2. I need to buy some milk from the grocery store.
  3. My mom uses milk to make mac and cheese.
  4. I love to eat ice cream made from milk.
  5. I don't like the taste of soy milk.

Quotes

  • You can't buy happiness, but you can buy milk, and that's pretty much the same thing. - Unknown
  • Life is like a glass of milk, nothing is perfect but we all strive to make it as close to perfect as possible. - Unknown
  • I drink milk because I want to be strong like a cow. - Unknown

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