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/ˈdɛəri/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A place where milk is processed and dairy products are produced.
The farm has its own dairy where they make cheese and yogurt.
Products made from milk, such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.
He included dairy in his diet, consuming milk and cheese daily.
The branch of agriculture that deals with milk and dairy products.
She specializes in dairy farming and manages several cows on her ranch.
adjective
Relating to or made from milk.
They offered a variety of dairy options at the grocery store.
Etymology
From Middle English 'daerie', from Old French 'dairie', from 'de' (of) + 'air' (to milk).
Common Phrases and Expressions
dairy-free
A diet or product that does not include dairy.
dairy queen
Informal name for a place that serves ice cream and fast food.
dairy cattle
Cattle bred for milk production.
Related Words
cream
The fatty part of milk that rises to the top.
butter
A solid food made by churning cream.
cheese
A solid food made from the pressed curds of milk.
Slang Meanings
Dairy, as in 'dairy' products often used to describe food.
I'm going on a dairy run to grab some cheese and ice cream.
Dairy as slang for something related to milk or creamy.
These cookies are loaded with dairy goodness!