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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 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 Mar. 2, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 21, 2025

Ledesma prefers, instead, to sweeten her recipes with naturally sweet foods like bananas, frozen berries and applesauce, which frequently feature in her nondairy ice creams.

From Seattle Times Jul. 17, 2023

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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