Whey

Pronunciation: /weɪ/

Definitions of whey

noun a watery liquid that separates from the curds in the process of making cheese

Example Sentences

A1 Whey is a byproduct of cheese production.

A2 I like to add whey protein powder to my smoothies for extra protein.

B1 Some people are lactose intolerant and cannot consume whey products.

B2 Athletes often use whey supplements to help with muscle recovery.

C1 The whey from the cheese-making process can be used as a fertilizer for plants.

C2 There are different types of whey protein available on the market, such as whey isolate and whey concentrate.

Examples of whey in a Sentence

formal Whey is a byproduct of cheese production that is rich in protein.

informal I like to add whey protein powder to my smoothies for an extra boost.

slang I heard whey is the new superfood everyone is talking about.

figurative His knowledge on the subject is like separating the whey from the milk.

Grammatical Forms of whey

• past tense: wheyed
• plural: wheys
• comparative: more whey
• superlative: most whey
• present tense: wheys
• future tense: will whey
• perfect tense: have wheyed
• continuous tense: is wheying
• singular: whey
• positive degree: whey
• infinitive: to whey
• gerund: wheying
• participle: wheyed

Origin and Evolution of whey

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'whey' originated from Old English 'hwæg', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'hwagaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whey' has retained its original meaning of the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained, but it has also been used metaphorically in various contexts.