dairy

dai-ry · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A building or room for storing milk and milk products.

  2. 2.

    A business that produces, stores, and distributes milk and milk products.

  3. 3.

    Milk and milk products collectively.

  4. 4.

    Relating to or containing milk or milk products.

Forms

plural: dairies

Related words

See also: cheese, cream, milk
Synonyms: creamery

Etymology

From Middle English deierie, from deie meaning "female servant, dairymaid," from Old English daege meaning "kneader of bread." The word originally referred to the maid who handled dairy products.