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cheddar

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtʃɛdər/ · UK /ˈtʃedə/

cheddar means: A firm cheese, usually yellow or white, with a mild or strong taste.

noun

CHEESEA2

A firm cheese, usually yellow or white, with a mild or strong taste.

  • I put cheddar in my sandwich.
  • Sprinkle grated cheddar over the potatoes.
  • This cheddar has a strong flavour.

Common phrases: mature cheddar, grated cheddar, cheddar cheese

MONEYC2

Money, especially cash.

  • I need some cheddar.
  • He made plenty of cheddar from that deal.
  • She spent all her cheddar on shoes.

Similar words: money, cash

Common phrases: make cheddar, some cheddar, earn cheddar

verb

PROCESS CHEESEC2

To cut and press partly made cheese to remove liquid and make it firmer.

  • They cheddar the curds by hand.
  • The cheese maker cheddared the warm curds.
  • How long should we cheddar this batch?

Common phrases: cheddar the curds, cheddar the cheese

Questions about cheddar

What does cheddar mean?

A firm cheese, usually yellow or white, with a mild or strong taste.

What is cheddar in other languages?

Türkçe: çedar peyniri · Español: queso cheddar · Français: cheddar · Deutsch: Cheddar · Italiano: cheddar · 日本語: チェダーチーズ

How do you pronounce cheddar?

In American English /ˈtʃɛdər/; in British English /ˈtʃedə/.

How do you use cheddar in a sentence?

I put cheddar in my sandwich. Sprinkle grated cheddar over the potatoes.

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