colby
noun
a mild, cheddar-type cheese that is softer and more open in texture than standard cheddar.
colby
American
[kohl-bee]
/ ˈkoʊl bi /
noun
(often initial capital letter)
Colby
British
/ ˈkɒlbɪ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of colby
First recorded in 1940–45; apparently after a proper name
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
I sneak some cream cheese into the sauce, havarti, sharp cheddar, Gouda, mozzarella and colby jack.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2023
Try colby Jack, cheddar or small chunks of feta.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2022
Herbs, shredded iceberg and orange colby were the main garnishes on tacos built into crunchy shells, soft flour tortillas or even squares of lavash.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 9, 2022
The measure makes colby, which was created in Wisconsin more than 100 years ago, the official cheese.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2021
Spread beef mixture into baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 cup colby jack.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 13, 2018
When Celtic score seven it seems odd to talk about pieces of defending they did that were significant, but Colby Donovan's cameos warrant mention.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Pocognoli has picked a 19-year-old in James Wilson, four 20-year-olds - Findlay Curtis, Ben Gannon-Doak, Lennon Miller and Colby Donovan - and another three aged 22 - Kristi Montgomery, Luke Graham and Robbie Ure.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Colby Parkinson became one of Stafford’s primary targets and scored eight touchdowns, quadrupling his previous career best.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Klare is part of a loaded position group that includes veterans Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and second-year pro Terrance Ferguson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
It appeared that Colby had planned to meet with the women’s groups separately.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a wordDefinitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
