B1nounfoodbusiness
US/ˈder.i/
UK/ˈdeə.ri/
milk and foods made from milk, such as cheese and butter; also a farm or business that produces them
In context
I cannot eat dairy because it upsets my stomach.
The dairy sells fresh milk and cheese to supermarkets across the region.
Dairy farming needs a lot of water and land compared with growing vegetables.
Words that go with dairy
noun + noun
- dairy productsDairy products must be kept in the refrigerator.
- dairy farmTheir dairy farm has about 200 cows.
- dairy farmerDairy farmers get up before dawn to milk the cows.
- dairy industryThe dairy industry employs thousands of people in the region.
- dairy cattleDairy cattle are bred to produce a lot of milk.
verb + noun
- avoid dairyShe avoids dairy because she is allergic to milk.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
diary productsCorrect: dairy products