Neufchâtel

noun

Neuf·​châ·​tel ˌnü-shä-ˈtel How to pronounce Neufchâtel (audio)
ˌnyü-,
ˌnər-,
ˌnə-
: a soft unripened cheese similar to cream cheese but containing less fat and more moisture

Word History

Etymology

French, from Neufchâtel, France

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Neufchâtel was in 1814

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Cite this Entry

“Neufchâtel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Neufch%C3%A2tel. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.

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