Camembert

noun

Cam·​em·​bert ˈka-məm-ˌber 

: a soft surface-ripened cheese with a thin grayish-white rind and a yellow interior

Examples of Camembert in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the other hand, soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert, or creamy varieties like cream cheese and ricotta, do not freeze well. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

This means that soft, raw-milk cheeses like Brie de Meaux, Camembert, Reblochon, Saint Nectaire, Baron Bigod, Morbier, Tomme de Savoie, Époisses, and many others can not be sold in America in their traditional versions. — Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026

Bloomy-rind cheeses like Brie and Camembert are sprayed with molds that form the soft, snowy-white exterior. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 Mar. 2026

The cheesy profile of this mix that incorporates Camembert and gouda is super earthy and very creamy. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2026

Pair it with chocolate desserts or even a stinky cheese like Camembert. — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from Camembert, Normandy, France

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Camembert

noun

Cam·​em·​bert ˈkam-əm-ˌbe(ə)r 

: a soft cheese with a whitish rind and a yellow inside

Etymology

named for Camembert, a village in France where the cheese is made