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

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

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2024

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

She took apart Besties’ large Taylor soft serve machine and adjusted it to dispense nondairy milk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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