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

For less sweet options, try the olive oil cake or bacon cheddar biscuits. —Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025

This recipe for Savory Breakfast Muffins makes a batch of 12 cornmeal and cheddar cheese delights. —Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Annie's Macaroni & Classic Cheddar Tasting Notes: Annie's classic cheddar mac and cheese narrowly took the top spot in our taste tests. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025

The savory pasties, stuffed with irresistible fillings like steak and Stilton cheese or veggies and cheddar, make for a great walking lunch. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 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