Milk

/mɪlk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals, used as food by infants and often consumed by humans.

She poured milk into her cereal every morning.

Any liquid resembling this substance, especially when used as a beverage.

He prefers almond milk over cow's milk.

The juice or sap of certain plants.

The coconut milk can be used in a variety of recipes.

verb

To extract milk from a mammal.

They started to milk the cows at dawn.

To draw out or extract as much as possible, especially in a way that is considered unfair.

He tried to milk every cent out of the deal.

Middle English: from Old English milc, related to Dutch melk and German Milch.

milk and honey

A phrase referring to abundance and prosperity.

milk the cow

To exploit or take advantage of a resource.

sour milk

Milk that has gone bad or curdled.

cream

The fatty part of milk.

dairy

Products made from milk.

butter

A dairy product made by churning milk or cream.

To extract what is useful from a situation.

He really knows how to milk a situation for all its worth.

To take advantage of someone or something.

Don't let them milk you for your ideas.