Stilton

American

[stil-tn] / ˈstɪl tn /

Trademark.

a rich, waxy, white cheese, veined with mold: made principally in England.

Stilton British

/ ˈstɪltən /

noun

either of two rich cheeses made from whole milk, blue-veined ( blue Stilton ) or white ( white Stilton ), both very strong in flavour

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Etymology

Origin of Stilton

First recorded in 1730–40; after Stilton, England, where it was first sold

Example Sentences

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Waiters served Yorkshire pudding and beef pie with Stilton cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The history of Stilton is more controversial than you might think.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

The fungus Penicillium roqueforti is used worldwide in the production of blue-veined cheese such as Stilton, Roquefort and Gorgonzola.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024

Many traditional winter cheeses, such as Stilton, feature a bracing saltiness that serves as a perfect foil to the sweetness of fruitcake.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2022

How was I supposed to know Stilton is England’s stinkiest cheese?

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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