feta
noun
fe·ta ˈfe-tə 
ˈfe-ˌtä
often capitalized
: a white moderately hard and crumbly Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk and cured in brine
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This make-ahead, freezable breakfast -- packed with vegetables and a bit of feta -- is a breeze to prepare in advance for busy mornings or a midday protein snack. 
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Sep. 2021 A dozen types of 12-inch pies, including the My Sharona, a spicy twist on a Margherita with feta and spinach. oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 Add 1 cup of the feta and about half of the mint; gently toss. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Arrange thin slices of watermelon on a platter, douse with white balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt, then top with thin shards of feta and a drizzle of olive oil. New York Times, 20 July 2022 Stir in feta or grated Parm and tomatoes and olives, if using. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Apr. 2022 Lee Hennessy, an out trans man, takes his goat’s milk and goat cheese to the next level using traditional cheesemaking practices—the Bulgarian feta is a must-try. Bon Appétit, 22 June 2022 Prep note: Use hot water bath to hold knife in between cutting feta. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022 Jibneh often suggests feta with less salt, with a softer texture and an affinity for melting. New York Times, 25 Apr. 2022 See More
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Sep. 2021 A dozen types of 12-inch pies, including the My Sharona, a spicy twist on a Margherita with feta and spinach. oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 Add 1 cup of the feta and about half of the mint; gently toss. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Arrange thin slices of watermelon on a platter, douse with white balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt, then top with thin shards of feta and a drizzle of olive oil. New York Times, 20 July 2022 Stir in feta or grated Parm and tomatoes and olives, if using. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Apr. 2022 Lee Hennessy, an out trans man, takes his goat’s milk and goat cheese to the next level using traditional cheesemaking practices—the Bulgarian feta is a must-try. Bon Appétit, 22 June 2022 Prep note: Use hot water bath to hold knife in between cutting feta. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022 Jibneh often suggests feta with less salt, with a softer texture and an affinity for melting. New York Times, 25 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Modern Greek (tyri) pheta, from tyri cheese + pheta slice, from Italian fetta — more at fettuccine
First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined above