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Definition of edam

edam

/ˈiːdæm/
E · dam
Plural:edams
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edam Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A semi-hard Dutch cheese, typically pale yellow in color and traditionally formed into spheres coated with a distinctive red wax rind.

Example

"We arranged a simple platter of crackers, grapes, and sliced Edam for the guests."

2

A town in the province of North Holland, Netherlands, historically renowned for its cheese markets and maritime trade.

Word Nuance & Usage

Although the word is often written in lowercase when referring to the cheese, it is capitalized as 'Edam' when referring to the town or treated as a proper noun.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the town of Edam in the province of North Holland, Netherlands, where the cheese was historically traded at local markets.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Edam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/edam
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