cheddar

noun

ched·​dar ˈche-dər 

variants often Cheddar

: 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

The pizzas feature a cheddar-cheese edge, which gives them the signature crunch that differentiates Detroit from other styles. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026

Now, the turkey bacon will be cherrywood-smoked and the white cheddar cheese will be sharper. —Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026

This casserole capitalizes on that idea, using that tasty base alongside showstopping cheddar-cornmeal biscuits. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025

At about 264 calories for a 3 1/2-ounce serving (21 grams of fat), feta hovers midway between the higher-in-fat cheddars at about 403 calories and the low-in-fat part-skim ricottas at about 138 calories. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 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