Food And Beverage Pairing Terms

noun a type of red wine made from a particular variety of grape

• During his furlough, he enjoyed a glass of merlot in the evening.
• While on furlough, he treated himself to a bottle of merlot.
• He snuck a sip of furlough merlot during his break.
• The taste of furlough merlot symbolized a brief escape from reality.

noun a person who loves cheese

• The turophile was delighted to attend the cheese tasting event.
• My friend is such a turophile, she can't resist trying every type of cheese.
• I'm a total turophile - I could eat cheese all day, every day!
• As a turophile, she had a deep appreciation for the complexities of life, just like the different flavors of cheese.