Stilton

noun

Stil·​ton ˈstil-tᵊn 

: a blue-veined cheese with wrinkled rind made of whole cows' milk enriched with cream

Examples of Stilton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Robust red wines can stand up well to the intensity of firm blue cheeses like Stilton or Gorgonzola Piccante. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026

Blue cheeses—such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola, and Stilton—are inoculated with cultures that create their characteristic blue-green veining. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 Mar. 2026

Blue cheeses such as Roquefort and Stilton get their distinctive, tangy flavor from chemicals produced by a fungus called Penicillium roqueforti. — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2025

The savory pasties, stuffed with irresistible fillings like steak and Stilton cheese or veggies and cheddar, make for a great walking lunch. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025

As noted, Sauternes goes splendidly with blue cheeses, but then, so would many sweet wines named above, not least Port, which has long been considered requisite with English Stilton. — John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

However, eventually, in 2020, Anthony relented, and the couple picked up Aussie dog Stilton—who then joined them in the big move from France to their new home in the United States. — Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

American prosciutto can’t compare with the Italian original from the region of Parma or blue cheese with English Stilton. — John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

Popular varieties include Gorgonzola, Roquefort, and Stilton. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Stilton, Cambridgeshire, England

First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Stilton

• wilton