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

Five specifically remembered eating the farm’s raw cheddar cheese, according to alerts sent from the health agencies. —Erika Edwards, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026

The outbreak has been traced back to cheddar cheese products sold by the brand Raw Farm. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026

Cheese ranges from Kroger cheddar to French brie, for example. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

Judy Joo's Korean street food from Seoul Bird is joining the lineup with NY Bulgogi Cheesesteak Spring Rolls, marinated beef, kimchi, sharp cheddar, and pickled jalapeños, served with a creamy spicy gochujang-sriracha mayo. —Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026

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