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

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nondairy

The suit argues that there is no a valid reason to charge more for nondairy milks since their cost is comparable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2024

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

Those local shops introduced me to high-quality espresso, more options for nondairy milk from better brands, and homemade syrups like maple, lavender, and honey oat.

From Salon ● Mar. 28, 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