nondairy

[ non-dair-ee ]

/ nɒnˈdɛər i /

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adjective

being a substitute for milk or milk products; containing no dairy ingredients: nondairy whipped topping for the pie.

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Origin of nondairy

First recorded in 1965–70; non- + dairy

Words nearby nondairy

noncooperation, noncorrecting, noncredit, noncritical, noncumulative, nondairy, nondecreasing, nondegradable, nondemocratic, nondenominational, nondense

How to use nondairy in a sentence

Castillo applauds her for including milk in her smoothies and as part of her lunch, since it’s higher in protein than nondairy milks and sports drinks, but recommends adding more protein to dinner as well.
What 5 Olympians Eat in a Day of Training|abarronian|August 3, 2021|Outside Online
In the Western world, the quest to make nondairy cheese reportedly began in 1896.
Vegan Cheese Is Ready to Compete With Dairy. Is the World Ready to Eat It?|Alicia Kennedy|April 1, 2021|Eater
So far, their tests in these settings have gone well — meaning people were pleased with their products — and vindicated her belief that her nondairy cheese is ready to compete with the big boys.
Vegan Cheese Is Ready to Compete With Dairy. Is the World Ready to Eat It?|Alicia Kennedy|April 1, 2021|Eater
Today, the nondairy dairy market has expanded enough to entice almost anyone, vegan or not, who is taking a break from dairy.
Vegan Cheese Is Ready to Compete With Dairy. Is the World Ready to Eat It?|Alicia Kennedy|April 1, 2021|Eater

The potential of nondairy dairy has also captured the attention of the tech world, just as plant-based burgers did.
Vegan Cheese Is Ready to Compete With Dairy. Is the World Ready to Eat It?|Alicia Kennedy|April 1, 2021|Eater
It seems to me that a good nondairy cheese would be a positive contribution to humankind, and something worth working on.
It’s the End of the World Unless We All Start Cooking|Rachel Khong|April 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST