Jarlsberg

[yahrlz-burg]

Trademark.

1. a Norwegian hard cheese, similar to Swiss cheese, with a buttery flavor and large holes.

Jarlsberg

/ ˈjɑːlzbɜːɡ /

noun

1. a hard mild-tasting yellow-coloured cheese with holes in it

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jarlsberg¹

C20: after Jarlsberg , Norway, where it originated

Example Sentences

She puts the plate down and Nate immediately runs over saying, “Give me that. There’s like $8 worth of Jarlsberg on there.”

From Salon

The movie takes place in New York, but even in 2006, $8 at Murray’s bought you maybe half a pound of Jarlsberg.

From Salon

“There’s like $8 worth of Jarlsberg in there.”

From Salon

At least the evening does bring a glass of beer or wine, along with some Jarlsberg cheese and crackers.

From Washington Post

Depending on whether you're melting cheese or adding more variety to your charcuterie board, you might consider Beaufort, Comté, Jarlsberg, Emmental, or Fontina.

From Salon