milk

Definition

A white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their babies. People also commonly mean the milk from cows that is drunk or used in foods and drinks.

Usage & Nuances

Usually uncountable: say 'some milk' or 'a glass of milk,' not 'a milk' unless you mean a serving in a café. Common collocations: 'drink milk,' 'add milk,' 'milk bottle,' 'milk carton.' It can also be a verb meaning to take milk from an animal or to exploit something for advantage.

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