What does COLBY mean?

Parts of Speech

Colby is a noun.

Definitions

Colby is a type of cheese that originated in the United States. It is a semi-hard cheese that is typically made from cows milk. Colby cheese is similar to cheddar cheese, but it is softer and has a more mild flavor.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈkoʊlbi/
• UK: /ˈkɒlbi/

Origin and Usage

Colby cheese was first made in Colby, Wisconsin in the late 1800s. It was created by Joseph Steinwand, a cheesemaker who wanted to create a new type of cheese that was similar to cheddar but had a softer texture. Colby cheese became popular in the United States and is now widely available in supermarkets and specialty cheese shops.

Synonyms

Colby cheese is sometimes called Colby-Jack cheese, which is a combination of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses.

Related Words

lobed, cobia, lobby, coble, cobby

Example Sentences

• He made a sandwich with Colby cheese and turkey.
• The recipe called for shredded Colby cheese.
• She bought a block of Colby cheese at the grocery store.