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

The chain’s sandwich options include the farmhouse (bacon, ham, cheddar, country pepper schmear on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel), and the all-nighter (double egg and American cheese, smoky chipotle aioli on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel). —Jenna Thompson april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026

Think dishes like Stuffed French Toast, Breakfast Tacos and Brisket Biscuits and Gravy with green onion cheddar biscuits. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026

Meanwhile, add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese to the sauce and stir well until melted. —Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026

On a tiered silver tray were cheddar cheese and sweet pepper sandwiches, lemon madeleines and, of course, scones. —Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 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