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

Example Sentences

No, Americans may not be ready for pizza made with Camembert, Gruyere or Stilton, but some sort of innovation along these lines may be necessary if the industry is to survive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Many of our favorite cheeses, including Camembert, brie and various blue cheese varieties, are on the “verge of extinction” due to a collapse in microbial diversity.

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

The center-right European People’s Party, the biggest group in the European Parliament with a traditional farming electorate and penchant for heritage protection, came to the defense of the wooden boxes for Camembert and other cheeses.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 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