condensed milk

noun

1. whole milk reduced by evaporation to a thick consistency, with sugar added.

condensed milk

noun

1. milk reduced by evaporation to a thick concentration, with sugar added Compare evaporated milk

Word History and Origins

Origin of condensed milk¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

He nursed the pup every two to three hours with a mixture of condensed milk, egg yolk, water and yogurt, using a medical breathing tube and a syringe.

From Time

Brazilian pizzaiolos took creative liberties with the dish, incorporating nontraditional and often bulky toppings that run the gamut from hard-boiled eggs to canned tuna to brigadeiro, a sticky chocolate mousse made with condensed milk.

From Eater

There are some dairy products that are impossible to find here, so she’ll substitute them with condensed milk and evaporated milk, but the result will almost be identical, or even better, and it’s amazing.

From Washington Post

Use bottled juice combined with egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk to make the filling for this classic dessert.

From Washington Post

Milk chocolate is added to the base mix, taking the place of the marshmallows, along with some sweetened condensed milk.

From Washington Post

Large manufacturing plants in the southwestern part of Virginia produce evaporated and condensed milk.

From Project Gutenberg

Condensed milk is preserved by the sugar added to it; so are candied and, in part, dried fruits.

From Project Gutenberg

As soon as this was ready Paul poured out some, added condensed milk, and handed the tin cup to Hank.

From Project Gutenberg

Poor Mr. S. lived for three days on a half-tin of condensed milk, smuggled in by the wife of a fellow-prisoner.

From Project Gutenberg

To the condensed milk Betsey added the water and mixed thoroughly, then added the sugar.

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