Word
milo
Phoneticsmi·lo
US/ˈmaɪɫoʊ/
UK/mˈaɪləʊ/
Definitions
01grain sorghum
n. a type of grain that looks like corn and is used to feed animals or make flour.
n. a variety of grain sorghum with small, round seeds, primarily cultivated for livestock feed and ethanol production.
“The farmer planted several acres of milo to feed his cattle during the winter.”
“Agricultural yields for milo have remained steady despite the drought, as the crop is notably more resilient than maize in arid conditions.”
American English · Technical
Usage
Usually uncountable when referring to the crop or the grain in bulk.
Synonyms
02chocolate drink
n. a popular brand of chocolate and malt powder mixed with milk or water to make a drink.
n. a chocolate-malt beverage powder or the prepared drink itself, widely popular in Australasia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
“After the football match, the kids all had a cold glass of Milo.”
“In many Southeast Asian households, a hot Milo is a staple breakfast beverage, often served alongside condensed milk for added sweetness.”
Informal
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun for the liquid or a countable noun for a single serving.
Teaching tip
While technically a brand name, it is used generically in many countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia.
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