dairy — a farm or establishment for the production and processing of milk and milk products
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a farm or establishment for the production and processing of milk and milk products
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈderi/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the dairy aisle is his personal buffet - he follows me there every shopping trip!
- The dairy farmer starts his day at 4 AM to milk the cows.
- She opened the fridge and realized she'd accidentally bought a dairy-free household - no milk, cheese, or yogurt in sight!
dairy
NOUN[/ˈderi/]
a farm or establishment for the production and processing of milk and milk products
The dairy farm produces fresh milk every morning.
Dairy foods provide calcium for strong bones. (🥛 Milk + 🧀 Cheese → Dairy)
The dairy picnic with cherry desserts made everyone merry.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dairy derives from Middle English 'deierie', which evolved from Old English 'dæge', meaning a woman who made dairy products or kneaded dough. Originally denoting a female dairymaid, the term gradually shifted to refer to the place where dairy products were made and eventually to the products themselves.
Breakdown
dæge (dairymaid, woman who makes dairy products) + -ery (place or activity of). The suffix -ery transformed the occupational term into a place noun.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks the dairy aisle is his personal buffet - he follows me there every shopping trip!”
“The dairy farmer starts his day at 4 AM to milk the cows.”
“She opened the fridge and realized she'd accidentally bought a dairy-free household - no milk, cheese, or yogurt in sight!”
“Many people are switching to plant-based alternatives to traditional dairy.”
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