adjective
nonfat
non-FAT
Nonfat (adjective) means containing no fat, especially describing dairy products. Example: “She ordered a latte made with nonfat milk.”
adjective
1
Containing no fat, especially describing dairy products.
"She ordered a latte made with nonfat milk."
How to use nonfat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade without any fat, most often describing milk or yogurt.
UK vs US
More common in American English; British English typically says "fat-free" or "skimmed" instead.
Common pairings
nonfat milk
nonfat yogurt
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Etymology
From non- plus fat.
Synonyms
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fatless
fat-free
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nonfat” mean?
The word “nonfat” means containing no fat, especially describing dairy products. In plain terms, made without any fat, most often describing milk or yogurt.
How do you pronounce “nonfat”?
“Nonfat” is pronounced non-FAT (/nɑnˈfæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “nonfat” in a sentence?
Here is “nonfat” used in a sentence: “She ordered a latte made with nonfat milk.”
What part of speech is “nonfat”?
“Nonfat” is an adjective.
