hard cheese
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hard cheese
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Exports of the flavourful hard cheese produced around Parma in northern Italy rose by 2.7 percent to nearly 75,000 tonnes last year, the industry's trade association said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
“It represents less than 8% of the hard cheese market and sells at nearly twice the price. American consumers who choose Parmigiano Reggiano are making a conscious, informed decision.”
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2025
Google has posted it on YouTube - which it owns - and it no longer contains any reference to what percentage of the world consumes the hard cheese.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2025
One cup of milk, a 3-ounce serving of Greek yogurt or 1 ounce of hard cheese contains 7-8 grams of protein.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
Guards bring prepackaged sandwiches, hard cheese, sufficient water.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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