fontina

[ fon-tee-nuh ]

noun

1. a type of Italian cheese, semisoft to firm, made of cow's or sheep's milk.

fontina

/ fɒnˈtiːnə /

noun

1. a semihard, pale yellow, mild Italian cheese made from cows' milk

Word History and Origins

Origin of fontina¹

1935–40; < Italian < Upper Italian dial. (Val d'Aosta), of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of fontina¹

C20: from Italian dialect, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

People joke about kale chips, but consider putting them on a pizza for thin, crispy wisps on top of gooey caramelized onions and fontina.

From Washington Post

Duck confit slipped into triangular pasta, fried to a light crisp and served on a spoonful of fontina sauce merits a return engagement.

From Washington Post

Lobster Fontina Panini by Tiffany Collins Lobster Newberg meets the sandwich.

From The Daily Beast