Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun whey

2 senses of whey

Sense 1
whey, milk whey -- (the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese)
       => serum, blood serum -- (an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates)

Sense 2
whey -- (watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates; "Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey")
       => dairy product -- (milk and butter and cheese)