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nondairy

American  
[non-dair-ee] / nɒnˈdɛər i /

adjective

  1. being a substitute for milk or milk products; containing no dairy ingredients.

    nondairy whipped topping for the pie.


Etymology

Origin of nondairy

First recorded in 1965–70; non- + dairy

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Starbucks has been winning back customers with changes that range from bringing back the condiment bar to getting rid of a surcharge for nondairy milk.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

As Salon's Joy Saha pointed out in May 2023, coffee shops have been slow to stop charging more for nondairy options, but many have since caught up.

From Salon Mar. 2, 2025

So, when reading a label, remember what works for you — some people want dairy over nondairy, or natural sugar over artificial sweeteners.

From Seattle Times May 2, 2024

Charging for nondairy alternatives, the spokesperson said, is similar to charging for “other beverage customizations such as an additional espresso shot or syrup.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2024

He bantered with interest groups that swung through his office, like a dairy farmer concerned about the rise of nondairy milk.

From Washington Post Apr. 23, 2023

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