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

That’s one of the menu favorites, along with a turkey-brie sandwich with apricot preserves, a roast-beef-and-cheddar on ciabatta or a ham-and Gouda on a croissant. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026

Mickey Mouse may have to execute some tricky plays in a quest for Super Bowl cheddar. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2026

Our recipe, which gets its creaminess from a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese, is based on the latter. —Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026

Take all the ingredients of the best summertime sandwich, a classic BLT, and toss them into a 9x13 dish with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and garlic. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 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