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General Slang
dairy
DAIR-ee · noun · informal
A corner convenience store
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A local corner shop or convenience store selling everyday essentials, often open long hours. Not primarily a place selling milk products.
“I'm popping down to the dairy for some milk and a paper.”
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dairy In A Sentence
I'm popping down to the dairy for some milk and a paper.
Origin & Usage
New Zealand English narrowing of 'dairy' (originally a shop selling milk products) to any corner convenience store.
People Also Ask
What is a dairy in New Zealand?
It's a corner convenience store selling everyday essentials, not primarily a shop for milk products.
Why is a corner shop called a dairy?
In New Zealand the word 'dairy' — originally a shop selling milk goods — broadened to mean any local convenience store.
Is a dairy the same as a milk bar?
They're similar corner shops, but 'dairy' is the standard New Zealand term for the neighbourhood convenience store.
How do you use dairy in a sentence?
Say something like 'I'm popping down to the dairy for some milk and a paper.'
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