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

Cheddar is many people's favorite cheese to pair with eggs, but there are so many other cheeses that work just as well, from tangy goat cheese to nutty Gruyere. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Chef Fiore is serving oversized Frito pie pizza slices topped with brisket chile, cheddar, sour cream, chives and Fritos. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026

There is also a cheesy element to this year’s celebration, with a literal 640 lb block of cheddar cheese that Sarah Kaufmann, aka The Cheese Lady, will sculpt. —Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026

The Mornay is mixed with shredded cheddar cheese and beef chili. —Claire Ballor staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 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