colby

American  

[kohl-bee] / ˈkoʊl bi /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

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

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Colby British  

/ ˈkɒlbɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of colby

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

Example Sentences

In overtime, after Rams safety Kam Curl intercepted a pass, Stafford completed passes to tight end Colby Parkinson and receivers Davante Adams and Nacua during a drive that ended with a 42-yard, game-winning field goal by Harrison Mevis, putting the Rams in the NFC championship game for the third time under coach Sean McVay.

From Los Angeles Times

Stafford connected with Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and Colby Parkinson during a drive that culminated with the winning field goal by Mevis, who grew up two hours from Soldier Field.

From Los Angeles Times

He played through the issue and passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns, including a game-winner to tight end Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times

It took tight end Colby Parkinson hauling in an acrobatic touchdown pass from Stafford with 38 seconds left to save the Rams’ season.

From The Wall Street Journal

Colby Parkinson scores a touchdown with 38 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Rams leave it late to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 to avoid a play-off upset.

From BBC