colby

[ kohl-bee ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

1. a mild, cheddar-type cheese that is softer and more open in texture than standard cheddar.

Colby

/ ˈkɒlbɪ /

noun

1. sometimes not capital a type of mild-tasting hard cheese

Word History and Origins

Origin of colby¹

First recorded in 1940–45; apparently after a proper name

Example Sentences

The government has also been cultivating relationships with Robert O’Brien, who was national security adviser in Donald Trump’s first term and Elbridge Colby, who some think could be his next national security adviser.

From BBC

That's certainly the view of Elbridge Colby, a senior Pentagon official in the last Trump administration.

From BBC

Colby: We originally were going to watch it at the Short Stop, but I think the crowd will be there after the game, so we’re going to go to the Douglas.

From Los Angeles Times

Colby: This shirt and the necklace — I had them both on the last time I went to a playoff game and they won.

From Los Angeles Times

Receivers Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell, rookie Jordan Whittington and tight end Colby Parkinson all have had their moments but they are complementary players in a receiving corps that requires Kupp and Nacua.

From Los Angeles Times