dairy-free cheese

noun
UK /ˌdeəri ˈfriː tʃiːz/
US /ˌderi ˈfriː tʃiːz/

Cheese made without milk, so people who cannot eat dairy can still enjoy it.

She put dairy-free cheese on her sandwich because milk makes her sick.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A cheese-like food made from nuts, seeds, or plant oils.

The pizza was topped with dairy-free cheese made from cashews.

3. A product for people with milk allergies or lactose intolerance.

The menu marks which dishes use dairy-free cheese.

4. A vegan substitute used in cooking and baking.

He melted dairy-free cheese over the pasta.

5. A spreadable or meltable food that mimics cheese without animal milk.

They sell dairy-free cheese in slices and shreds.