Dairyman/ˈderimən/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Occupation Specific Used specifically for men in the dairy product industry, not for other food products. He's a dairyman, specializing in artisan cheeses. Pro Tip 2/3Rural Settings Often associated with rural areas where dairy farms are commonly located. The dairyman tends his cattle in the countryside. Pro Tip 3/3Traditional Role Historically linked to a role that involves hands-on work with dairy cattle and milk production. The dairyman is up at dawn to milk the cows.