noun
Uncommon
Cheddar
CHEH-duh
Cheddar (noun) means a firm, pale yellow cheese, originally from the English village of the same name. Example: “He grated some cheddar over the pasta.”
noun
1
A firm, pale yellow cheese, originally from the English village of the same name.
"He grated some cheddar over the pasta."
"Sharp cheddar works best in this sandwich."
2
Slang for money or cash.
"He's been stacking a lot of cheddar lately."
How to use Cheddar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often it means the classic yellow cheese, though casually it can also mean money.
Common pairings
sharp cheddar
block of cheddar
mild cheddar
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Word forms
- Plural
- Cheddars
- Third person singular
- cheddars
- Past tense
- cheddared
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He grated some _____ over the pasta.
Etymology
Named after Cheddar, a village in Somerset, England, where the cheese was first made.
Synonyms
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cheddar cheese
Frequently asked questions
What does “Cheddar” mean?
The word “Cheddar” means a firm, pale yellow cheese, originally from the English village of the same name. In plain terms, most often it means the classic yellow cheese, though casually it can also mean money.
How do you pronounce “Cheddar”?
“Cheddar” is pronounced CHEH-duh (/ˈt͡ʃɛdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cheddar” in a sentence?
Here is “Cheddar” used in a sentence: “He grated some cheddar over the pasta.”
What part of speech is “Cheddar”?
“Cheddar” is a noun.
Is “Cheddar” a common word?
“Cheddar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cheddar” have?
“Cheddar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a firm, pale yellow cheese, originally from the English village of the same name.
