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A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young. From certain animals, especially cows, it is also called dairy milk and is a common food for humans as a beverage or used to produce various dairy products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.

A white (or whitish) liquid obtained from a vegetable source such as almonds, coconuts, oats, rice, and/or soy beans. Also called non-dairy milk.

An individual serving of milk.

Example: Table three ordered three milks. (Formally: The guests at table three ordered three glasses of milk.)

An individual portion of milk, such as found in a creamer, for tea and coffee.

Example: I take my tea with two milk(s) and two sugar.

To express milk from (a mammal, especially a cow).

Example: The farmer milked his cows.

To draw (milk) from the breasts or udder.

Example: to milk wholesome milk from healthy cows

To express any liquid (from any creature).

To make excessive use of (a particular point in speech or writing, a source of funds, etc.); to exploit; to take advantage of (something).

Example: When the audience began laughing, the comedian milked the joke for more laughs.