Definition

Relating to milk or products made from milk, such as cheese and butter.

Example

I bought some dairy products like yogurt and cheese from the store.

Conversation

I just found this amazing dairy shop downtown.

Oh really? What do they sell?

They have all sorts of dairy products, like fresh cheese and yogurt.

That sounds delicious! We should definitely check it out together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A place or business where milk and products made from milk, like cheese and butter, are processed or sold.

Example

She bought some cheese and yogurt from the dairy down the street.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a dairy farm before?

Yeah, I visited one last summer; it was really interesting!

What did you learn about how they process the milk at the dairy?

Root Explanation

Dairy → The word originates from the Old English *daege*, meaning a place where milk is processed or stored. It refers specifically to products made from milk, such as cheese and butter.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where milk is processed — that's what dairy refers to, a source of milk products.

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