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Dairy-free Definition, Uses & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：containing no dairy (Dairy-free)
Dairy-free
/ˈdeəri friː/
adj.
Food that does not contain milk or anything made from milk.
containing no dairy
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/kənˈteɪnɪŋ nəʊ ˈdeəri/
adj.
Describes food products that do not include milk, cheese, butter, cream, or any ingredient derived from milk.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'dairy' (milk products) + 'free' (without).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a cow saying 'I'm free!' because you're not using its milk.
📖 Example
She carefully checked the chocolate bar's label because she needed a dairy-free option for her friend.
She carefully checked the chocolate bar's label because she needed a dairy-free option for her friend.
🔗 Collocations
dairy-free milk – Plant-based milk alternatives like almond or soy milk.
dairy-free diet – A diet that excludes all dairy products.
dairy-free cheese – Cheese made from nuts or soy.
🔄 Synonyms
lactose-free (adj.) – Specifically refers to no lactose, but may still contain dairy; often used interchangeably for milk-free.
milk-free (adj.) – Explicitly means containing no milk from any animal.
non-dairy (adj.) – Similar to dairy-free but sometimes allows casein; often used in coffee creamers.
🚫 Antonyms
dairy-based (adj.) – Made with or containing dairy ingredients.
milky (adj.) – Containing or resembling milk.
📖 Cultural Story
Popularized in late 20th century with lactose intolerance awareness and vegan diets. Now standard on food labels for milk-free products.
Meaning 2：avoiding dairy products (Dairy-free)
Dairy-free
/ˈdeəri friː/
adj.
Choosing to avoid all milk and milk products in your diet and life.
avoiding dairy products
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/əˈvɔɪdɪŋ ˈdeəri ˈprɒdʌkts/
adj.
Describes a person's choice or a restaurant's policy to exclude milk and milk products from consumption or use.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The restaurant was very popular because it clearly marked all its dairy-free dishes on the menu.
The restaurant was very popular because it clearly marked all its dairy-free dishes on the menu.
🔗 Collocations
dairy-free lifestyle – A way of living that avoids all dairy products.
dairy-free menu – A menu section or restaurant offering dishes without dairy.
go dairy-free – To start avoiding dairy in one's diet.
🔄 Synonyms
lactose intolerant (adj.) – Medical condition causing inability to digest lactose, often leading to dairy avoidance.
🚫 Antonyms
dairy-consuming (adj.) – Including dairy in the diet.
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