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

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."

Slang for money or cash.

"He's been stacking a lot of cheddar lately."

How to use Cheddar

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

cheddared past tense, Cheddars plural, cheddars plural, cheddars singular

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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.