dairy farm

noun

1. a farm devoted chiefly to the production of milk and the manufacture of butter and cheese.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dairy farm¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

Some pet cats that live on dairy farms were infected with the H5N1 virus by drinking raw milk.

From Los Angeles Times

The West Country is studded with dairy farms making their own ice cream, but none use solar power to this extent.

From BBC

Normally, like a lot of West Country dairy farms, the cows are out in the fields all summer, just grazing on rich natural pastures.

From BBC

More than 90 hours of live streamed performances with coverage across TV, radio, iPlayer, online and social media... all from a dairy farm in Somerset.

From BBC

“My grandfather had two dairy farms. I remember getting ice cream made from that fresh cream at the top of that vat. I saw the commitment that farmers have to what they do.”

From Los Angeles Times

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