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dairy Definition

dairy (der′ē)

noun pl. -·ies

  1. a building or room where milk and cream are kept and butter and cheese are made
  2. dairy farm
    1. a commercial establishment that processes and distributes milk and milk products
    2. a retail store where these are sold

Etymology: ME daierie < daie, dairymaid < OE dæge, (female) bread maker < dag, dough + -erie, -ery

adjective

of milk, cream, butter, cheese, etc.

dairy Synonyms

dairy

n.

creamery, dairy farm, cow barn, processing plant, ice-cream plant, cheese factory, buttery, milk station, Babcock testing station, pasteurizing plant, cooperative; see also farm.

dairy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • eat: As I don't eat dairy, that pretty much makes me almost vegan.
  • avoid: Avoid using oils, or avoid much heavy dairy.

Adjective modifier

  • converted: This converted dairy is perfect for two, retaining some original stonework and providing comfortable accommodation in a peaceful location.
  • super: The ' super dairy ' is the largest of its kind in England.
  • organic: In 2000 Acorn was born as a fully organic dairy delivering milk fresh from his cows to the doorstep.
  • former: The venue, a former dairy just a stone's throw from the British Museum, has two floors of galleries of modest size.
  • old: The property is an old working dairy transformed into an intimate retreat with six distinctive lodgings.
  • modern: These modern dairies provide milk to southeast states for fluid consumption and locally for the production of high-quality cheese.

Modifies a noun

  • herd: The group finished their visit with dairy herd manager Mike Davies giving a tour of the new parlor.
  • cow: For the dairy cow the price paid is very dear.
  • cattle: Peter keeps a large herd of dairy cattle which used to consist of over 100 animals.
  • farmer: Three years ago I was asked, by a dairy farmer to collect an injured fox cub which had sought shelter in a barn.
  • farming: Please note: the welfare aspects of dairy farming are not covered here.
  • farm: For example, a dairy farm may be supplied by water from a nearby spring or borehole.

Noun used with modifier

  • smallholder: The disease has a major impact upon smallholder dairy schemes as higher performing exotic animals are highly susceptible.
  • pedigree: Pedigree dairy and sheep farmer John Jamieson has adopted the principles of organic farming.
  • wheat: Free from wheat dairy lactose sugar yeast gluten salt corn/maize soya starch artificial colors preservatives and flavors.
  • consuming: All of them, for whatever reason, poured scorn on the idea that consuming dairy could be bad for health.
  • acre: The 19th century farmhouse, on our 300 acre dairy farm is large, comfortable and tastefully furnished with antiques.
  • cheese: In Jouarre you can also visit a cheese dairy and taste brie de Meaux and brie noir.