noun
- Plural of Colby; a type of hard cheese similar to cheddar, typically pale yellow or orange in color, originating from Colby, Wisconsin.
Usage: Usually used in the plural when referring to multiple wheels or blocks of the cheese, or in the singular as a mass noun.
Examples
- The grocery store carries several varieties of colbys from different dairies.
- We sampled three different colbys at the cheese tasting event.
- Colbys are known for their mild flavor and smooth texture.
- The deli counter had both aged and mild colbys available.