Synonyms for

Dairy

Verb / ˈderi: / Another word for dairy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where milk and milk products (such as cheese and butter) are produced and processed

Synonyms & similar words

dairyfarm creamery buttery milkhouse milkery milkery milkworks milkshop cheesery

Synonyms by register

Formal

lacteal milk-based

Informal

milk products cheese shop

Literary

creamery curds and whey

Antonyms

meat poultry fish seafood carnivorous butcher

Common collocations

  • dairy farm
  • dairy products
  • dairy industry
  • dairy cow
  • dairy farmer
  • dairy herd
  • dairy processing
  • dairy sector

Word family

noun dairy
adjective dairy

Usage note

The word 'dairy' can refer to the place where milk is produced or processed, or to the products made from milk. It is commonly used as an adjective, as in 'dairy products'.

Example sentences

  1. I love to drink milk from the dairy.
  2. My favorite dairy product is cheese.
  3. The dairy farmer milks the cows every morning.
  4. The dairy is closed on Sundays.
  5. The dairy sells milk, cheese, and butter.

Quotes

  • Without milk, there would be no dairy industry.
  • A dairy cow will produce an average of six gallons of milk per day.
  • Dairy products are an important source of calcium for strong bones.

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