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nondairy

nondairy

1 3.5
Not containing milk or things made from milk
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈdɛəri/
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  • I also drink a tablespoon of organic extra virgin coconut oil in a teacup of nondairy milk.
  • nondairy creamer
  • nondairy kosher

Examples

  • The store offers a variety of nondairy cheeses that taste great on sandwiches.

  • Hey, they finally added a nondairy option to the ice cream bar.

    Magic Camp (2020)

  • At the cafe, I always order a latte with nondairy milk instead of regular milk.

  • This recipe is perfect for anyone needing a nondairy alternative to creamy sauces.

Synonyms

milkless
vsnondairy
1 3.2

Not containing milk

excludes any ingredients made from milk as well

How Dairy

dairy
77 1.0
nondairy
1 3.5

Surface Forms

nondairy positive

Morphology

nondairy = dairy (transparent) = non + dairy

The prefix 'non-' clearly negates the meaning of 'dairy', making the meaning straightforward.

Etymology

The word nondairy breaks into non- 'not' and dairy 'milk' or milk products, so it describes food or drink that does not contain milk.