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.

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Etymology

Origin of nondairy

First recorded in 1965–70; non- + dairy

Example Sentences

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

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.

From Salon

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.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

A slightly smaller percentage, 46 percent, said they'd be willing to try nondairy alternatives to products like milk and cheese.

From Salon