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

Smoked cheddar cheese stars in these creamy potatoes. —Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025

Robed in a blanket of creamy, melty cheddar cheese, these simple beef enchiladas are always a crowd-pleaser. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025

Moviegoers can order from a full liquor bar and a new menu, with classics like the pub burger, chicken BLT and bacon cheddar potato skins, delivered right to their seats. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Dec. 2025

Cheeses that fall in this category are soft cheeses like camembert and brie, hard cheeses like cheddar, and semi-soft cheeses like Gruyère and gouda. —Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 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