adjective

skimmed

Translation

skim, nonfat

I prefer skimmed milk in my coffee.

I prefer skim milk in my coffee.

This yoghurt is made from skimmed milk.

This yogurt is made from skim milk.

skimmed ((noun)) with the cream removed (Note: 'skim milk' is more common in US English) I only drink skimmed milk.

Synonyms: nonfat, fat-free; Antonyms: whole (milk)

The past participle of the verb 'to skim'. It literally means 'having had something (like cream) skimmed off'. In the US, 'skim milk' is more common.

Remember that 'skimmed' milk is what's left after the cream has been 'skimmed' off the top.