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whey

/weɪ/
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• noun

1

A protein-rich powder or dietary supplement derived from this liquid, commonly consumed by athletes to build muscle.

Example

"He mixed a scoop of chocolate-flavored whey into his bottle of water after finishing his workout."

2

The watery part of milk that separates from the curds during the process of cheese making.

Example

"After adding rennet to the warm milk, the cheesemaker carefully drained the whey from the solid curds."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Whey" is a homophone for "way" (a path or direction) and "weigh" (to measure mass), which can occasionally cause spelling confusion.

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wheeling
whelk
whey
whiff
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hwæg', of West Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch 'wey'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whey
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