Colby

noun

Col·​by ˈkōl-bē How to pronounce Colby (audio)
: a moist mild cheese similar to cheddar

Word History

Etymology

Colby, Wisconsin

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Colby was in 1932

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Cite this Entry

“Colby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Colby. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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