blue cheese

noun

ˈblü-ˈchēz

variants or less commonly bleu cheese

ˈblü-ˈchēz

: a cheese marked with veins of greenish-blue mold

Where does the blue in blue cheese come from? Mold. But it's harmless mold, so enjoy!—

The Chicago Tribune

The beef was a perfect medium-rare, and the sauce was robust, ideal for the meat with just the right touch of bleu cheese.—

Scott J. Haring

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This salad can be customized too—swap blue cheese for feta, or shrimp with chicken or ham. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Nothing quite bridges the gap between summer season and fall like the recent starter special that paired luscious figs, blue cheese, bacon on a bed of hazelnuts. —

Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 These blue cheeses are used in different ways to enhance various dishes. —

Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024 The dominant flavor is savory cheddar, with the slight funk of blue cheese and a zesty kick of onion. —

Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blue cheese