nondairy

[non-dair-ee]

adjective

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

   nondairy whipped topping for the pie.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nondairy¹

First recorded in 1965–70; non- + dairy

Example Sentences

As more coffee drinkers opt for nondairy milks, Dunkin' is making a long-overdue policy change: starting March 5, it will no longer charge extra for nondairy milk at locations nationwide.

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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.

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Saha’s articles also referenced a 2024 lawsuit against Starbucks, where customers sued over the nondairy milk surcharge, arguing it was discriminatory, particularly toward people with allergies.

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You can also make your own condensed soup with these basic proportions: 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup cream, half & half or dairy/nondairy of choice, and 1/2 cup broth.

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If I’m feeling spicy, I’ll get a latte, always with a nondairy milk.

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