feta

noun

fe·​ta ˈfe-tə How to pronounce feta (audio)
ˈfe-ˌtä
often capitalized
: a white moderately hard and crumbly Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in brine

Examples of feta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web More:Grand Rapids TikTok, Instagram star known for viral feta pasta recipe releases cookbook Epiphany is next door to the popular Nain Rouge Brewery and will offer a selection of its brews along with cocktails,and nonalcoholic options. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024 Add toppings Cheese is a classic on salads – feta, goat cheese and parmesan shavings are all popular. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024 Nabulsi cheese is not widely available, though, so Sami Tamimi’s and Tara Wigley’s recipe uses a combination of firm mozzarella, ricotta and feta. Karim Doumar, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024 Sprinkle mozzarella and feta cheeses over top and, using a fork, distribute the cheeses evenly into the egg mixture. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 This dish serves the radishes and their greens with farro, balsamic vinegar and feta cheese. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024 In a medium bowl, combine peppers, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, green onions, and feta cheese. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 This one sings with all the best flavors of the season and as much feta cheese as your heart desires. Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024 Served with arugula, feta cheese, and red onions, their strong flavors are the best complement for subtle, juicy melons. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek (tyri) pheta, from tyri cheese + pheta slice, from Italian fetta — more at fettuccine

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of feta was in 1915

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Cite this Entry

“Feta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feta. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

feta

noun
fe·​ta ˈfet-ə How to pronounce feta (audio)
ˈfe-ˌtä
: a white Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in salt water
Etymology

from modern Greek pheta "slice (of cheese)"

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