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

Top with the cheddar and return to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

ToastChee cheddar cheese packages lists tumeric and annatto extracts instead of Yellow 6 and Yellow 5. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

It’s packed with flavor from the cream cheese, sharp cheddar, jalapeños, and spicy sausage (and don’t forget the barbecue sauce). — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

American was the top choice among cheeseburger fans, with 40% choosing it, followed by cheddar at 31%. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 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