Cool MateDairy
UK /["/ˈdeəri/"]/US /["/ˈderi/"]/
Definition
milk, cheese and other milk products
In simple words: Food made from milk, like cheese and yogurt.
Examples
- The doctor told me to eat less red meat and dairy.
- I went to buy a paper at the corner dairy.
Usage notes
Use 'dairy' when discussing food groups, nutrition, or dietary restrictions. Avoid in very casual contexts unless specifically about food.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'dairy' as 'dairy air' - the fresh smell of milk products.
Collocations
- dairy products
- dairy farming
- dairy industry
Synonyms
- milk products
- lactose-rich
- cheese and yogurt
Antonyms
- non-dairy
- plant-based
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'diary' — remember, one is about food, and the other is a journal.
- Using 'dairy' as a verb — it's only a noun.