colby

[kohl-bee]

noun

(often initial capital letter)

1. a mild, cheddar-type cheese that is softer and more open in texture than standard cheddar.

Colby

/ ˈkɒlbɪ /

noun

1. (sometimes not capital) a type of mild-tasting hard cheese

Word History and Origins

Origin of colby¹

First recorded in 1940–45; apparently after a proper name

Example Sentences

Last year I helped create a paid arts-leadership internship at the Colby College Museum of Art.

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Stafford tossed two touchdown passes to Davante Adams and one to tight end Colby Parkinson, increasing his league-leading total to 30, with only two interceptions.

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The 10th-year pro has 20 receptions, including two for touchdowns, as the leader of a tight end group that includes Davis Allen, Colby Parkinson and rookie Terrance Ferguson, who is expected to get an increased role in Higbee’s absence.

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The guy behind the counter—COLBY, his name tag said—raised his eyebrows at them.

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He was taking big, deep breaths while Colby eyed him curiously from the counter.

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