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