: the watery part of milk that is separated from the coagulable part or curd especially in the process of making cheese and that is rich in lactose, minerals, and vitamins and contains lactalbumin and traces of fat
Examples of whey in a Sentence
The curd has separated from the whey.
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That watery layer on top of your yogurt is actually whey, a healthy protein packed with vitamins and minerals.
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 7 July 2025
Apparently, trademark infringement wasn’t the issue; the problem was powdered milk and whey—ingredients in El Mordjene, alongside sugar, hazelnuts, vegetable fat, and emulsifiers.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Makers will then heat the whey and add acid, which causes flakes to form on the surface.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Fueled by social media, more boys and men are turning to supplements like amino acids, creatine monohydrate, pre-workout drinks or powders, protein bars and whey protein product in an effort to bulk up and look like their cartoon superhero.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 7 July 2025
Apparently, trademark infringement wasn’t the issue; the problem was powdered milk and whey—ingredients in El Mordjene, alongside sugar, hazelnuts, vegetable fat, and emulsifiers.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Makers will then heat the whey and add acid, which causes flakes to form on the surface.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Fueled by social media, more boys and men are turning to supplements like amino acids, creatine monohydrate, pre-workout drinks or powders, protein bars and whey protein product in an effort to bulk up and look like their cartoon superhero.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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“Whey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whey. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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whey
noun
ˈhwā 
ˈwā
: the watery part of milk that separates after the milk has soured and thickened especially in the process of making cheese compare curd sense 1
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