Pronunciation

/ˈmɪlk/

Definitions

• Noun: A white liquid produced by female mammals (such as cows, goats, or sheep) as food for their young. For example: “She poured a glass of milk for her son’s breakfast.”
• Verb: To extract milk from a mammal, typically through the process of milking. For example: “The farmer rises early each day to milk the cows.”
• As a verb, it can also mean to draw something out or obtain something beneficial. For instance: “We need to milk this opportunity for all its worth.”

Phrases

• “Milk and cookies” refers to a traditional snack often enjoyed together.
• “Don’t cry over spilled milk” is an idiom meaning not to be upset over something that cannot be undone.
• “To milk something dry” is an expression meaning to take full advantage of something until no benefit is left.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Drinking a glass of warm milk before bed can help promote sleep.”
• Verb: “She learned how to milk the goats on her uncle’s farm.”
• As an idiomatic verb: “He’s been milking his fame ever since he won the championship.”

Synonyms

• Cow’s milk
• Goat’s milk
• Sheep’s milk
• Dairy product
• Breast milk (for human infants)
• Extract (in the context of drawing something out)
• Exploit (in the context of taking full advantage)