Synonyms for whey
ʰweɪ, weɪwhey

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.5 / 2 votes

1. whey, milk wheynoun

   the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese

   Synonyms:
   milk whey

2. wheynoun

   watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates

   "Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey"

   Synonyms:
   milk whey

Matched Categories

1. • Dairy Product
   • Serum

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1. List of paraphrases for "whey":

   serum

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How to use whey in a sentence?

1. Tara Collingwood:

   I typically recommend whey-based protein powders to my clients, especially athletes, because research shows they are most effective for replenishing tired muscles.

2. Emily Darchuk:

   Our big thing is to keep [ whey ] in the food system.

3. Rajani Katta:

   Although this study didn't address whey protein supplements, those have been linked to severe acne in some cases, and I would recommend stopping those, i always emphasize, though, that any dietary change would be used in addition to medical therapy and not in place of medical therapy.

4. Jennifer Anderson:

   We’re hoping that we can help create a demand for it, then, other yogurt makers will be motivated to start selling their whey.

5. Angie Asche:

   Most protein powders — whether milk, whey, or plant based — are considered complete proteins.