cheddar

noun

ched·​dar ˈche-dər How to pronounce cheddar (audio)
often capitalized
: a hard white, yellow, or orange smooth-textured cheese with a flavor that ranges from mild to strong as the cheese matures

called also cheddar cheese

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Take cheddar, for instance — it can be found in both shades. Vox Staff, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024 The owners also recommend pairing it with cream cheese, gorgonzola, Havarti and smoked cheddar or using it as a glaze with pork, poultry and seafood. Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 McHale took part in a special pop-up experience in Soho where fans could sample two macaroni flavors—cheddar and creamy white cheddar. Nasha Smith, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Assemble Dish In a large bowl combine shallot mixture, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and butter. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheddar 

Word History

Etymology

Cheddar, village in Somersetshire, England

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheddar was in 1646

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“Cheddar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheddar. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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cheddar

noun
ched·​dar ˈched-ər How to pronounce cheddar (audio)
often capitalized
: a hard yellow or white cheese of smooth texture
Etymology

named for Cheddar, village in England where the cheese was first made

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