noun
Uncommon
cheeses
CHEE-zihz
Cheeses (noun) means the plural of cheese, the dairy food made by curdling and aging milk. Example: “The market stall sold a dozen different cheeses.”
noun
1
The plural of cheese, the dairy food made by curdling and aging milk.
"The market stall sold a dozen different cheeses."
"French and Italian cheeses dominated the tasting table."
2
Common mallow, a plant in the genus Malva, so named because its round seed pods look like little wheels of cheese.
"Wild cheeses grew along the edge of the field."
How to use cheeses
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually just the plural of "cheese"; less commonly, a wild plant nicknamed for its cheese-shaped seed pods.
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Etymology
The plant sense comes from the fruit's resemblance to small rounds of cheese.
Frequently asked questions
What does “cheeses” mean?
The word “cheeses” means the plural of cheese, the dairy food made by curdling and aging milk. In plain terms, usually just the plural of "cheese"; less commonly, a wild plant nicknamed for its cheese-shaped seed pods.
How do you pronounce “cheeses”?
“Cheeses” is pronounced CHEE-zihz (/ˈt͡ʃiːzɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “cheeses” in a sentence?
Here is “cheeses” used in a sentence: “The market stall sold a dozen different cheeses.”
What part of speech is “cheeses”?
“Cheeses” is a noun.
Is “cheeses” a common word?
“Cheeses” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cheeses” have?
“Cheeses” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the plural of cheese, the dairy food made by curdling and aging milk.
