brick cheese

Thân thiện

A deli worker slices a wedge of brick cheese at the counter.

Definition

Noun: A semisoft, sweet American cheese made from whole milk, traditionally formed into a rectangular brick shape.

Usage

This term specifically refers to a type of cheese. It is used as a countable noun (e.g., a brick cheese, two brick cheeses) or as an uncountable noun to refer to the substance (e.g., some brick cheese). It is typically used in culinary contexts.

Examples

• I bought a brick cheese from the deli to make sandwiches.
• The recipe calls for eight ounces of grated brick cheese.
• Brick cheese is known for its mild, sweet flavor when young, which can become stronger with age.

Advanced Usage

• As a Modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe other items related to this cheese.
  • The brick cheese flavor pairs well with this wine.
  • He prefers a brick cheese spread on his crackers.

Variants and Related Words

• Cheese (n): A broad category of food made from the curds of milk. Brick cheese is a specific type within this category.
• Brick (n): When used separately, this word refers to the rectangular building block. Its use in "brick cheese" describes the shape in which this cheese is traditionally pressed and aged.

Synonyms

• Semisoft cheese
• American cheese (Note: This is a broader category; "brick cheese" is a specific variety of American cheese.)

Different Meanings

The word "brick" alone has a completely different primary meaning (a rectangular block used in construction) and is unrelated to food. The combination "brick cheese" is a fixed culinary term.

Học thuật

Noun

1. semisoft sweet American cheese from whole milk in a brick form