Dairy vs. Diary

The words "dairy" and "diary" sound similar but have completely different meanings:

Dairy

/ˈderi/

• Refers to: Milk and milk products (cheese, yogurt, butter, ice cream)
• Relates to: Their production, processing, and distribution
• Origin: Latin word "lac" (milk)

Examples

She works on a dairy farm.

I love dairy products, especially cheese.

Lactose intolerance is an allergy to dairy proteins.

Diary

/ˈdaɪəri/

• Refers to: A personal journal or record of experiences and thoughts
• Relates to: Tracking daily events, feelings, and observations
• Origin: Latin word "diarium" (daily)

Examples

She writes in her diary every night.

The diary documented his travels.

I enjoy reading historical diaries.

Dairy vs. Diary

Feature	Dairy	Diary
Meaning	Milk and milk products	Personal journal
Relation	Production, processing, distribution	Daily records, experiences, thoughts
Origin	Latin "lac" (milk)	Latin "diarium" (daily)
Examples	Dairy farm, cheese, yogurt	Journal, travel diary, historical records

Remember, context always guides you to the correct word!