'creamery' originates from English, specifically the word 'cream' + the suffix '-ery', where 'cream' meant 'the thick part of milk' and '-ery' denoted 'a place or establishment'.

'creamery' developed in the 19th century in English as a formation from 'cream' + '-ery' (a productive/locative suffix); earlier, 'cream' existed in Middle English and was borrowed from Old French 'creme' (from Late Latin/Medieval Latin roots).

Initially it meant 'a place where cream was produced or sold'; over time the term broadened to refer to larger dairy-processing plants and to retail outlets selling dairy products.