Emmenthaler

[ em-uhn-tah-ler ]

noun

1. a Swiss cheese made from cow's milk and containing small holes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Emmenthaler¹

< German, after Emmental a valley in Switzerland; -er ¹

Example Sentences

Whether it was a piece of Emmenthaler, Gruyère, Appenzeller or Sbrinz, each had its characteristic texture and flavor.

From Washington Post

Dairy products such as yogurt, butter and several types of cheese, like Cheddar, Parmesan, Emmenthaler and Gouda.

From New York Times

Of the varieties of cheese made in Switzerland, the best known is the Emmenthaler, which is about the size of a cart-wheel, and has a weight varying from 150 to 300 ℔.

From Project Gutenberg

But two soups, mushroom and a traditional onion bubbling with onions and Emmenthaler cheese, were both appropriately robust for a cold December day.

From New York Times

When I returned home I found Herr Schreiber Rust, an old acquaintance of my father's, who had come out of friendship from Burtolf to the wedding, and had brought with him a beautiful Emmenthaler cheese.

From Project Gutenberg