Definition

A man who is involved in the production or management of milk and dairy products, often working on a farm or in a dairy facility.

Example

The dairyman delivered fresh milk to the local market every morning.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new dairyman in town?

Yeah, I heard he makes the best cheese around!

I would love to visit his farm and see how he works.

That sounds like a fun idea; maybe we could buy some fresh milk too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dairyman → It is formed from "dairy" (from Old French *dairié*, meaning a place where milk is processed) and "man" (meaning a person). A dairyman is a person who works in or manages a dairy, dealing with milk and its products.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'dairy' as a place where milk is processed, and 'man' simply means a person. So, a dairyman is someone who works with milk.

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