cheddar

noun

ched·​dar ˈche-dər 

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

Examples of cheddar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It gets topped with crispy fries smothered in cheddar cheese curds and our homemade lobster gravy, which is made by concentrating our shellfish stock, thickening it with a roux, and fortifying it with our lobster bisque. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025

Home Chef is bringing back a Louisville classic, Nancy Tarrant’s world-famous cheddar pecan torte from the original Cheddar Box in St. Matthews. —Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

The additions of Sriracha sauce, white onions, green onions and cheddar cheese added even more flavor to the already delicious chili, and the Fritos gave a necessary crunch needed for a walking taco. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

The crispy bits come courtesy of cheddar cheese that Pierson throws on the grill. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Cheddar, village in Somersetshire, England

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cheddar

• header
• pedder
• redder
• shredder
• spreader

Kids Definition

cheddar

noun

ched·​dar ˈched-ər 

often capitalized

: a hard yellow or white cheese of smooth texture

Etymology

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