noun

Stilton

STIHL-tuhn

Stilton (noun) means a strong, blue-veined English cheese. Example: “They served stilton with crackers and port after dinner.”

noun

A strong, blue-veined English cheese.

"They served stilton with crackers and port after dinner."

How to use Stilton

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA famous English blue cheese, sharp and crumbly.

Common pairings

stilton cheese blue stilton

Word forms

Stiltons plural, Stiltons plural

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Etymology

Named after the English village of Stilton, where the cheese was historically sold to travellers, though it was actually made elsewhere in the region.

Rhymes for Stilton

Milton Wilton Hilton Hamilton

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Stilton” mean?

The word “Stilton” means a strong, blue-veined English cheese. In plain terms, a famous English blue cheese, sharp and crumbly.

How do you pronounce “Stilton”?

“Stilton” is pronounced STIHL-tuhn (/ˈstɪltən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Stilton” in a sentence?

Here is “Stilton” used in a sentence: “They served stilton with crackers and port after dinner.”

What part of speech is “Stilton”?

“Stilton” is a noun.