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Dairy: meaning, definitions and examples

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dairy

 

[ ˈdeəri ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

food products

Dairy refers to milk-based products such as milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt.

Synonyms

dairy products, milk products

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy some dairy products at the grocery store.
  • Some people are allergic to dairy and cannot consume milk or cheese.
Context #2 | Noun

industry

Dairy also refers to the industry involved in the production of milk and milk products.

Synonyms

dairy sector, milk industry

Examples of usage

  • She works in the dairy industry processing milk.
  • The dairy sector plays a significant role in the economy.
Context #3 | Adjective

related to milk products

Dairy can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is made from or contains milk.

Synonyms

milk-based, milky

Examples of usage

  • The recipe calls for dairy milk, not almond milk.
  • The cake is topped with a dairy cream frosting.

Translations

Translations of the word "dairy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 laticínios

🇮🇳 डेयरी

🇩🇪 Molkerei

🇮🇩 produk susu

🇺🇦 молочні продукти

🇵🇱 nabiał

🇯🇵 乳製品

🇫🇷 produits laitiers

🇪🇸 productos lácteos

🇹🇷 süt ürünleri

🇰🇷 유제품

🇸🇦 منتجات الألبان

🇨🇿 mléčné výrobky

🇸🇰 mliečne výrobky

🇨🇳 乳制品

🇸🇮 mlečni izdelki

🇮🇸 mjólkurvörur

🇰🇿 сүт өнімдері

🇬🇪 რძის პროდუქტები

🇦🇿 süd məhsulları

🇲🇽 productos lácteos

Etymology

The word 'dairy' originated from the Old English word 'deagol' which meant 'secret, hidden'. Over time, it evolved to refer to milk products and the industry associated with them. In ancient times, dairy products were essential for sustenance and over the years, dairy farming and production have become integral parts of agriculture and food systems around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,412, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.