Camembert

American  

[kam-uhm-bair, ka-mahn-ber] / ˈkæm əmˌbɛər, ka mɑ̃ˈbɛr /

noun

1. a mellow, soft cheese, the center of which is creamy and of a golden cream color, made from cow's milk.

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Camembert British  

/ ˈkæməmˌbɛə, kamɑ̃bɛr /

noun

1. a rich soft creamy cheese

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Etymology

Origin of Camembert

First recorded in 1875–80; named after Camembert, village in Normandy where it was first marketed

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Example Sentences

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Camembert

Then you have the 2026 Philadelphia Phillies, who have as much reverence for tradition as a tourist with the audacity to ask for Camembert on his cheesesteak.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

That essentially means Camembert and brie made with other mold strains.

From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2024

La Bougie du Sapeur is named after one of France's earliest cartoon figures, Le Sapeur Camembert.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2024

A stack of blueberry pancakes, a wheel of Camembert cheese, sushi rolls, tacos, paella and a full English breakfast are all cozy socks you can wear around the house.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023

Inside waits a single cube of creamy Camembert that she pops directly into in her mouth.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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