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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

Example Sentences

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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

So, when reading a label, remember what works for you — some people want dairy over nondairy, or natural sugar over artificial sweeteners.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

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

In 2018, he famously declared that “an almond doesn’t lactate” — comments that suggested the agency might seek a ban on the word “milk” for nondairy beverages.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2023

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