dairy

[dair-ee] / ˈdɛər i /

NOUN

producer of milk products

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dairy farm

STRONG

buttery creamery factory farm

WEAK

cow barn pasteurizing plant

Example Sentences

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American dairy operations are large and efficient, with generations of experience making European-style cheeses, so they can sometimes offer better prices than European rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

All said they’d consumed raw dairy products before falling ill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The Magnani-Rocca Foundation contains the art collection of musicologist and art critic Luigi Magnani, the heir to a dairy fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A recent New York Times report found that the suspected hideout in Ecuador was actually a rural cattle and dairy farm, and residents reported harsh treatment by Colombian forces during the raid.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“Then I’d have to wait so long for a dairy dessert.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny