dairy
UK: ˈdeəri | US: ˈderi
n. a place where milk is stored or processed into products like butter, cheese, etc.
n. products made from milk (e.g., butter, cheese, yogurt)
adj. relating to milk or milk production
The word dairy traces back to Middle English deyerye, from deye (a dairymaid) + -erye (a suffix for places). The root dai reflects the daily cycle of milking cows, while -ry marks it as a place of activity. Over time, it expanded from the physical location to include the products made there.
She works at a local dairy, bottling fresh milk every morning.
The supermarket has a wide selection of dairy products.
Many people avoid dairy due to lactose intolerance.
The farm includes a small dairy for cheese production.
Dairy farming is a major industry in this region.