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

It was so unlike the ham sandwich I had grown up with, which was made on a soft grocery-store baguette and contained mayonnaise, ham and colby cheese.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

Unless there’s a sale, you’ll probably never find wedges of blue cheese priced similarly to bricks of colby jack or squares of American.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2021

The measure makes colby, which was created in Wisconsin more than 100 years ago, the official cheese.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2021

For the unfamiliar, colby is generally thought of as a milder form of cheddar but has more texture and tastes sweeter.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2021

Sprinkle 1/2 cup colby jack over the top.

From Washington Times • Aug. 13, 2018