nondairy

adjective

non·​dairy ˌnän-ˈder-ē How to pronounce nondairy (audio)
ˌnän-ˌder-
: containing no milk or milk products
nondairy whipped topping

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Use nondairy cream or coconut milk instead of the heavy cream, though the coconut will lend a slightly different flavor. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 But unlike existing nondairy cheeses, these contained around 12 percent protein. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Mar. 2026 For nondairy egg nog fans, try the O’Nog Non-Dairy Oat Beverage for $3. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025 McBurnett told that fruits, vegetables, grains, beans and fortified nondairy milks can provide all of the key nutrients that children need. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nondairy

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First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nondairy was in 1968

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“Nondairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nondairy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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nondairy

adjective
non·​dairy ˈnän-ˈde(ə)r-ē How to pronounce nondairy (audio)
: containing no milk or milk products
nondairy whipped topping

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