feta

noun

fe·​ta ˈfe-tə 

ˈfe-ˌtä

variants often Feta

: 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

In the morning, the breakfast buffet brims with housemade hazelnut croissants, local thyme honey, flaky spanakopita, and bowls of olives, ruby tomatoes, and oregano-flecked feta. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

Chive and cheddar, and Italian herb feta are two of the most popular, according to Furtak. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of oregano over all, then garnish with the parsley, tomato, and a sprinkle of feta (if using). — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Toss the kale, quinoa, lentils, feta, and apple together in a big container. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026

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

Kids Definition

feta

noun

fe·​ta ˈfet-ə 

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)"