A1 noun Neutral #3,352 most common

milk

/mɪlk/

Milk is a white liquid produced by female mammals, such as cows and goats, used as food by humans. It is commonly consumed as a drink or used as an ingredient in various recipes like cereal, coffee, and cakes.

Examples

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1

I drink a cold glass of milk every morning with my breakfast.

I consume a chilled glass of the white dairy liquid each morning.

2

The dairy cooperative ensures that the milk is pasteurized before distribution.

The professional organization guarantees the liquid is heat-treated for safety.

3

Hey, can you grab some milk from the fridge for my coffee?

Please get some dairy liquid from the refrigerator for me.

Word Family

Noun
milk
Verb
milk
Adverb
milkily
Adjective
milky
Related
milker
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'M' in Milk as two mountain peaks where cows graze on green grass.

Quick Quiz

I would like to have a glass of ___ with my cookies.

Correct!

The correct answer is: milk

Examples

1

I drink a cold glass of milk every morning with my breakfast.

everyday

I consume a chilled glass of the white dairy liquid each morning.

2

The dairy cooperative ensures that the milk is pasteurized before distribution.

formal

The professional organization guarantees the liquid is heat-treated for safety.

3

Hey, can you grab some milk from the fridge for my coffee?

informal

Please get some dairy liquid from the refrigerator for me.

4

Milk serves as a primary source of calcium and vitamin D in human diets.

academic

The substance is a major provider of essential minerals and vitamins.

5

The company is expanding its product line to include almond and oat milk.

business

The business is increasing its variety to include plant-based alternatives.

Word Family

Noun
milk
Verb
milk
Adverb
milkily
Adjective
milky
Related
milker

Common Collocations

glass of milk a single serving of milk in a glass container
fresh milk milk that has recently been produced and is not spoiled
skimmed milk milk with the cream removed
milk chocolate chocolate made with milk powder or condensed milk
pour milk the act of transferring milk from a carton to a bowl or cup

Common Phrases

cry over spilled milk

to worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changed

the milk of human kindness

care and compassion for others

land of milk and honey

a place of great wealth and abundance

Often Confused With

milk vs milky

Milk is the noun (the substance), while milky is the adjective describing the appearance or taste.

milk vs silk

Silk is a soft fabric; milk is a liquid food product.

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Usage Notes

In most contexts, milk is an uncountable noun. However, it can be used as a countable noun in informal settings when ordering a specific number of servings, such as 'Two milks, please.'

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Common Mistakes

Learners often try to pluralize it as 'milks' when talking about the general substance. Use 'some milk' or 'a glass of milk' instead.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'M' in Milk as two mountain peaks where cows graze on green grass.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old English 'meolc', which shares roots with Germanic languages meaning 'to wipe' or 'to stroke' (referring to the act of milking).

Grammar Patterns

Uncountable noun (mass noun) Can be used as a transitive verb (to milk a cow) Followed by 'in' or 'with' (e.g., milk in tea)
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Cultural Context

In many Western societies, cow's milk is a standard dietary staple for children and is frequently added to tea and coffee.

Quick Quiz

I would like to have a glass of ___ with my cookies.

Correct!

The correct answer is: milk

Related Phrases

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