adj
skimmed
Skimmed (adj) means describing milk that has had its cream removed. Example: “He only drinks skimmed milk in his coffee.”
adj
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Describing milk that has had its cream removed.
"He only drinks skimmed milk in his coffee."
How to use skimmed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMilk with the cream taken off, leaving it lower in fat.
UK vs US
British English says "skimmed milk"; American English usually says "skim milk."
Common pairings
skimmed milk
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more skimmed
- Superlative
- most skimmed
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He only drinks _____ milk in his coffee.
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What does “skimmed” mean?
The word “skimmed” means describing milk that has had its cream removed. In plain terms, milk with the cream taken off, leaving it lower in fat.
How do you use “skimmed” in a sentence?
Here is “skimmed” used in a sentence: “He only drinks skimmed milk in his coffee.”
What part of speech is “skimmed”?
“Skimmed” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of skimmed?
"skimmed" (adj) means describing milk that has had its cream removed.
