noun
camembert
KA-mom-bair
Camembert (noun) means a soft, creamy French cheese made from cow's milk, with a bloomy white rind. Example: “We served warm camembert with crusty bread.”
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A soft, creamy French cheese made from cow's milk, with a bloomy white rind.
"We served warm camembert with crusty bread."
How to use camembert
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft French cheese, similar to brie, often baked and served warm.
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Word forms
- Plural
- camemberts
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Etymology
Named after Camembert, the Normandy village where the cheese originated.
Frequently asked questions
What does “camembert” mean?
The word “camembert” means a soft, creamy French cheese made from cow's milk, with a bloomy white rind. In plain terms, a soft French cheese, similar to brie, often baked and served warm.
How do you pronounce “camembert”?
“Camembert” is pronounced KA-mom-bair (/ˈkæmɒmˌbeə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “camembert” in a sentence?
Here is “camembert” used in a sentence: “We served warm camembert with crusty bread.”
What part of speech is “camembert”?
“Camembert” is a noun.
