cheeseboard

Thân thiện

A cheeseboard is arranged with various cheeses, fruits, and crackers.

Definition

Noun: A flat tray or platter specifically designed for serving various cheeses, often as part of a meal or social gathering.

Usage

A cheeseboard is used to present an assortment of cheeses neatly and attractively. It is commonly brought to the table during a dinner party, as an appetizer, or as part of a dessert course. The board itself can be made from materials like wood, slate, or marble.

Examples

• The host brought out a beautiful cheeseboard with Brie, Cheddar, and Gouda.
• We need a larger cheeseboard for the party to hold all the different cheeses and accompaniments.
• She arranged the grapes and crackers artfully around the cheeses on the cheeseboard.

Advanced Usage

• "To assemble a cheeseboard": This phrase refers to the process of selecting cheeses and complementary items (like fruits, nuts, and bread) and arranging them on the tray.
  • Assembling an impressive cheeseboard requires a variety of textures and flavors.

Variants and Related Words

• Cheese plate (noun): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "cheeseboard," though it may sometimes imply a plate for an individual serving.
• Charcuterie board (noun): A similar serving tray that typically includes cured meats alongside cheeses and other accompaniments.

Synonyms

• Cheese platter
• Serving tray (for cheese)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• "The centerpiece of the table": While not an idiom containing the word "cheeseboard," a well-prepared cheeseboard often serves this role during a gathering.
  • The lavish cheeseboard was the centerpiece of the holiday table.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tray on which cheeses are served

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cheese tray