evaporated milk

noun

: unsweetened milk concentrated by partial evaporation

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Whisk in whole and evaporated milks and bring to a simmer. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026 In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, evaporated milk, eggs, paprika, salt and white pepper. — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025 At the end awaits the triumph of the chocolate cake — six layers, each given a soak of vermouth and evaporated milk, then frosted, ganached and punctuated by salt. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026 Chill evaporated milk and prepare gelatin according to package directions for ordinary gelatin. — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for evaporated milk

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First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of evaporated milk was in 1870

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evaporated milk

noun
: unsweetened canned milk from which much of the water has been evaporated

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