cheese

noun

ˈchēz How to pronounce cheese (audio)
Definition of cheesenext
as in junk
that which is of low quality or worth you wouldn't believe the cheese that the movie studio puts out

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Recent Examples of cheese The sides were also spectacular and included a smattering of traditional favorites like creamed spinach and truffle mac and cheese. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026 Jammy onions, sharp cheese, and a literal mountain of cabbage cook down into a rustic gratin in a flaky crust. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 Offers artisan cheeses, meats, international items, fresh breads, custom cakes and desserts. — Catherine Muccigrosso november 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026 Dishes include truffle chicken wings ($16), pork steak ($17), brisket ($18) and mac & cheese ($7). — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheese
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheese
  1. junk
  2. rubbish
Noun
  • Sometimes, Stevens asks a building for permission to go through its trash, marketing himself as a junk removal service.
    — Tom Huddleston Jr.,Mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Reading it is like opening the hall closet and having the contents of an antique junk shop, laced with spiky and rusted farm implements, spill out and maim your dog.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of junk
Noun
  • South Africans voted this week in local polls that determine which parties get to control major cities and local municipal districts that are responsible for the delivery of basic services like water, road maintenance and rubbish removal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The robots are expected to handle several tasks, including stocking and organizing shelves, preparing coffee and hot food, greeting customers, and clearing rubbish.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of rubbish

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