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Dairy: Definition, Usage & Product Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：milk products (dairy)
dairy
/ˈdeəri/
n.
Things like milk, cheese, and yogurt that are made from milk.
milk products
➕
/mɪlk ˈprɒdʌkts/
n.
Food items that are produced from milk, including cheese, yogurt, and butter.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Middle English 'deyerye', from Old English 'dæge' meaning 'kneader' or 'dairy maid'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'dairy' rhymes with 'fairy' bringing milk from cows daily.
📖 Example
To build strong bones, I include a source of dairy, like a glass of milk or a slice of cheese, in my lunch every day.
To strengthen bones, I consume dairy such as milk or cheese daily.
🔗 Collocations
dairy products – food items made from milk
dairy farm – a farm where milk is produced
dairy cow – a cow bred for milk production
🔄 Synonyms
milk products (n.) – foods derived from milk
lactic goods (n.) – products containing lactose
dairy produce (n.) – agricultural products from milk
🚫 Antonyms
non-dairy (adj.) – not containing milk products
vegan products (n.) – foods free from animal ingredients
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'dairy' evolved from Middle English 'deyerye', derived from Old English 'dæge', a term for a woman who made butter and cheese. It now commonly refers to milk products or shops selling them.
Meaning 2：dairy store (dairy)
dairy
/ˈdeəri/
n.
A shop or a company that sells milk, cheese, butter, and other things made from milk.
dairy store
➕
/ˈdeəri stɔːr/
n.
A shop or business establishment that sells milk and other dairy products.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
We buy our fresh milk from the local family-run dairy down the road every morning.
We purchase fresh milk from the nearby family-owned dairy shop each morning.
🔗 Collocations
local dairy – a dairy shop in the neighborhood
dairy industry – the business sector of milk production
dairy company – a firm that produces or sells dairy products
🔄 Synonyms
creamery (n.) – a place where butter and cheese are made
milk bar (n.) – a shop selling milk and snacks
dairy shop (n.) – a store specializing in dairy products
🌱 Derivatives
dairyman (n.) – a man who works in or owns a dairy
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