Definition

1. Noun:
   • Milk containing its full, natural fat content: "Whole milk" refers to cow's milk that has not had any of its natural components, such as milkfat, removed or reduced. It is the milk in its complete, unaltered state as it comes from the cow, typically containing about 3.25% milkfat.

Usage

• "Whole milk" is used as a countable or uncountable noun to specify a type of dairy product. It is commonly contrasted with reduced-fat varieties like "2% milk," "1% milk," or "skim milk."
• It is often recommended for young children due to its fat content, which is important for brain development.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for one cup of whole milk.
  • Pediatricians often recommend whole milk for toddlers.
  • She prefers the taste of whole milk in her coffee.

Advanced Usage

• "to drink whole milk": to consume this type of milk.
  • He switched to drinking whole milk for the extra calories.
• "a carton/jug/bottle of whole milk": specifying a container of this product.
  • Please pick up a gallon of whole milk from the store.

Variants and Related Words

• Full-fat milk (n): A synonym for whole milk, emphasizing its fat content.
  • Full-fat milk has a richer texture.
• Whole (adj): When used alone in a dairy context, it can imply "whole milk," but this is informal.
  • I'll have a latte with whole, please. (Here, "whole" is short for "whole milk.")

Synonyms

• Full-cream milk: (Common in some regions like the UK and Australia) Milk with its full, natural fat content.
• Regular milk: (Informal) Often used to mean whole milk, especially when contrasted with low-fat options.

Antonyms

• Skim milk / Skimmed milk: Milk from which almost all the fat has been removed.
• Low-fat milk: A general term for milk with reduced fat content (e.g., 1% or 2% milk).
• Nonfat milk: Another term for skim milk.

Related Phrases

• Whole milk yogurt: Yogurt made from whole milk, resulting in a creamier product.
• Whole milk ricotta: A variety of ricotta cheese made from whole milk.

Noun

1. milk from which no constituent (such as fat) has been removed