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

Neither Colby Biggs — Charlotte and Edward Biggs’ grandson who began co-managing the park after Charlotte’s death — nor lawyers with Loretta Biggs’ real estate company, responded to a request for comment.

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Elbridge Colby, U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy, cast doubt on Aukus last year, before he entered the administration.

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Tight end Colby Parkinson is in concussion protocol but is expected to be available Sunday, McVay said.

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Angela Mawer, grandmother and legal guardian to seven-year-old Colby, says she felt like she had "won the lottery" by finding him a place in mainstream education which could cater to his needs.

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"There isn't enough provision for children like Colby."

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