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 burger at Bar Avoja in Los Angeles is made with a prime brisket patty, Tillamook cheddar, dill pickles, onion fonduta and herb rémoulade on a brioche bun, Food & Wine reported. —Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026

Melt-in-your-mouth satisfaction in fun flavors of single-serve packs from limited-edition sugar cookie and cinnamon bun to classic, white cheddar, limited-edition Spicy Dill Pickle and more. —ABC News, 16 June 2026

Dish soap is a staple in most kitchens thanks to its grease-fighting power and ability to clean up pretty much any mess from cheddar-cheese casseroles to chilis, or coconut cream pies. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Inspectors found a cold-holding unit was not keeping foods at 41 degrees or below, including roughly 75 pounds of cheddar sausages at 79 degrees. —Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 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