Edam

American  

[ee-duhm, ee-dam, ey-dahm] / ˈi dəm, ˈi dæm, eɪˈdɑm /

noun

1. a mild, hard, yellow cheese, produced in a round shape and coated with red wax.

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Edam British  

/ ˈeːdam, ˈiːdæm /

noun

1. a town in the NW Netherlands, in North Holland province, on the IJsselmeer: cheese, light manufacturing. Pop: 28 000 (2003 est; includes Volendam)

2. a hard round mild-tasting Dutch cheese, yellow in colour with a red outside covering

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Etymology

Origin of Edam

First recorded in 1830–40; after Edam, town in the Netherlands, where it originated

Example Sentences

“Turkey has a long tradition of multiparty democracy and a very strong attachment to the integrity of the vote,” said Mr. Ulgen, the director of EDAM.

From New York Times • May 12, 2023

How would EDAM, in its search for bargain megawatts, make sure Washington utilities aren’t getting fossil-fuel energy after the state’s quit date?

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

Sinan Ulgen, the director of EDAM, an Istanbul-based research institution, said that of course there was an electoral aspect to Mr. Erdogan’s actions.

From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2022

Can Kasapoglu, director of security and defence studies programme at EDAM, said Turkey had made clear it backs Ukraine.

From Reuters • Feb. 22, 2022

EDAM, a town of Holland in the province of North Holland, close to the Zuider Zee, about 13 m.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various