variants
often Feta
: a white moderately hard and crumbly Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in brine
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Raspberries are accompanied by avocado, red onion, and feta, and topped with a simple dressing to create the perfect sweet and savory salad.
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Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Turn colorful carrots into delicate ribbons using a vegetable peeler, then toss them with chickpeas for some protein and dress everything in a creamy feta cheese dressing with plenty of fresh herbs.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
For an afternoon chiller pair juicy watermelon with salty feta and fresh mint leaves that perfectly captures a Mediterranean summer vibe.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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Eva Flowe
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
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Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Turn colorful carrots into delicate ribbons using a vegetable peeler, then toss them with chickpeas for some protein and dress everything in a creamy feta cheese dressing with plenty of fresh herbs.
—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
For an afternoon chiller pair juicy watermelon with salty feta and fresh mint leaves that perfectly captures a Mediterranean summer vibe.
—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
—
Eva Flowe
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for feta
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“Feta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feta. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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feta
noun
fe·ta
ˈfet-ə 
ˈfe-ˌtä
: a white Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in salt water
Etymology
from modern Greek pheta "slice (of cheese)"
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