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 chain’s Taco Bravo earned the top spot thanks to its combination of seasoned beef, cheddar cheese and lettuce inside a crunchy taco shell. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

The item is made with a warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans and diced onions and is smothered in a red sauce and melted shredded cheddar cheese, according to Taco Bell. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

But Americans aren’t eating much more cheddar — so where does all the extra go? — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 29 July 2026

In a social media post made the afternoon of July 22, Taco Bell promoted $1 Enchiritos, a flour tortilla filled with ground beef, beans, diced onions, cheddar cheese and a red sauce. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Cheddar, village in Somersetshire, England

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cheddar

• header
• 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