whey
1 synonym for whey, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The watery liquid left over after milk is curdled and strained during cheesemaking.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
milk whey
How to use whey
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
whey protein
curds and whey
Etymology
From Old English hwæg, of West Germanic origin, related to Dutch wei — the word has referred to this milky by-product since before written English records.
Full origin of whey →Frequently asked questions
What does “whey” mean?
The word “whey” means the watery liquid left over after milk is curdled and strained during cheesemaking. In plain terms, the liquid left over when milk separates into solid curds and liquid during cheese making.
How do you pronounce “whey”?
“Whey” is pronounced hway (/hweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “whey” in a sentence?
Here is “whey” used in a sentence: “The cheesemaker drained the whey before pressing the curds into a mold.”
What part of speech is “whey”?
“Whey” is a noun.
Where does the word “whey” come from?
The word “whey” comes from Old English. From Old English hwæg, of West Germanic origin, related to Dutch wei — the word has referred to this milky by-product since before written English records.
