Turophile

Pronunciation: /ˈtʊrəˌfaɪl/

Definitions of turophile

noun a person who loves cheese

Example Sentences

A1 A turophile is someone who really loves cheese.

A2 As a turophile, she always has a variety of cheeses in her fridge.

B1 The turophile spent hours browsing the cheese selection at the specialty store.

B2 Being a turophile, he could distinguish between different types of cheese just by taste.

C1 The turophile's knowledge of cheese is extensive, from the history to the production process.

C2 As a turophile, she travels the world to experience different cheese cultures and traditions.

Examples of turophile in a Sentence

formal The turophile was delighted to attend the cheese tasting event.

informal My friend is such a turophile, she can't resist trying every type of cheese.

slang I'm a total turophile - I could eat cheese all day, every day!

figurative As a turophile, she had a deep appreciation for the complexities of life, just like the different flavors of cheese.

Grammatical Forms of turophile

• past tense: turophiled
• plural: turophiles
• comparative: more turophile
• superlative: most turophile
• present tense: turophiles
• future tense: will turophile
• perfect tense: have turophiled
• continuous tense: is turophiling
• singular: turophile
• positive degree: turophile
• infinitive: to turophile
• gerund: turophiling
• participle: turophiling

Origin and Evolution of turophile

First Known Use: 1938 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'turophile' originates from the Greek word 'tyros' meaning cheese and the suffix '-phile' meaning lover or enthusiast.

Evolution of the word: The term 'turophile' was first coined in 1938 by the British author and food enthusiast, Harold McGee, in his book 'The Curious Cook'. Since then, it has gained popularity among cheese lovers and enthusiasts worldwide.