brie
Definition
Noun: 1. A soft, creamy, pale yellow cow's milk cheese with a whitish, edible rind: Brie is a French cheese known for its smooth, spreadable texture when ripe and its mild, buttery, and sometimes slightly tangy flavor. It is typically sold in wheels.
Usage
Brie is used as a mass noun (uncountable) to refer to the cheese substance, and as a countable noun when referring to a whole wheel or portion. * "Would you like some brie on your cracker?" (uncountable, referring to the cheese) * "We bought a brie for the cheese board." (countable, referring to a whole wheel) * "The brie was perfectly ripe and oozy."
Examples
- "She served a delicious brie with fig jam and crusty bread."
- "This brie has a wonderfully rich and creamy texture."
- "For a classic pairing, try brie with a light, fruity red wine."
Advanced Usage
- "To be/go/run like brie": An informal simile describing something that becomes very soft, melts, or loses its structure, often due to heat. (e.g., "The butter left on the counter went like brie.")
- "Brie de Meaux": The name for Brie that has Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) status from the Meaux region, denoting its authentic origin and traditional production methods.
Variants and Related Words
- Baked Brie (n.): A popular appetizer where a wheel of brie is baked, often wrapped in pastry or topped with nuts or fruit, until warm and melted.
- Brie-like (adj.): Having qualities similar to brie cheese, such as a soft, creamy texture and mild flavor.
Synonyms
- Soft cheese
- Bloomy-rind cheese
- Cream cheese (Note: This is a specific, different type of fresh cheese, but can be a functional substitute in some contexts.)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "As different as chalk and cheese": While not specific to brie, this idiom highlights extreme difference. Brie could be one element in such a comparison (e.g., "Cheddar and brie are as different as chalk and cheese").
Noun
- soft creamy white cheese; milder than Camembert
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