gloucester
n. uncountablen. a type of hard, pale yellow cheese from England. It has a strong, sharp taste and is often used in cooking or eaten with bread.
n. a hard, crumbly cheese made from cow's milk, traditionally produced in Gloucestershire. Known for its sharp, tangy flavour and pale yellow rind.
We bought some Gloucester cheese for the picnic.
The chef used mature Gloucester to add a sharp, salty depth to the pasta sauce.
While Cheddar dominates the global market, traditional Gloucester retains a loyal following among connoisseurs who appreciate its distinctively crumbly texture and earthy notes.
Inherited from Middle English Glowchestre, from Old English Glēawċeaster, Glēaweċeaster, Glēawanċeaster, from Latin Glēvum + Old English ċeaster. Recorded in the Domesday Book as Glowecestre.