cheddar

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noun, often capitalized ched·dar \ˈche-dər\

Definition of 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

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Recent Examples of cheddar from the Web

Leading the salads is the fiambre ($14), which comes decked out with roasted red peppers, asparagus, green beans, chickpeas, cucumber, carrot, radish, egg, hearts of palm, cheddar and ginger-lime vinaigrette.

— joseph hernandez, chicagotribune.com, "Eat your vegetables! Green's the trend at Wicker Park's new Clever Rabbit", 31 May 2017
An example: the Viking Burger, which features cheddar cheese, red onion marmalade, bacon and barbecue sauce.

— mary forgione, latimes.com, "Where to find great burgers and beers on your next cruise", 30 May 2017
Dill weed ▪ 2 cups spaghetti sauce ▪ 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) 1.

— rebecca hancock, star-telegram, "Zucchini’s versatility can be a big hit in the kitchen", 30 May 2017
In a medium bowl, using a wooden spoon, blend the goat cheese with the cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, scallions, relish, and onion powder.

— christina pérez, Vogue, "Instant Party: Last-Minute Summer BBQ Recipes From Katie Lee", 28 May 2017
While most felt this variety would work best with the sharp kick of a Wisconsin cheddar, this instead brought out the feeling of a soft cheese that had sat out for a bit too long.

— matt morgan, WIRED, "The Kit Kat Taste Test Challenge", 8 Feb. 2011

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