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

This might mean portioning out grapes or berries, slicing carrots and bell pepper sticks, and cubing up some cheddar cheese. —Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025

Anthony tosses gem lettuce, celery, apples, grapes, and candied walnuts into a light lemon dressing–and then adds the finest slivers of grated cheddar cheese for a garnish. —Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025

However, other snacks offer comparable amounts of calcium, such as cottage cheese, kefir, cheddar cheese, and tofu pudding. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025

Directions Stir together cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a medium bowl. —Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 25 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