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
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Think cucumber and smoked salmon sandwiches, cheddar scallion and marigold scones, and prosciutto and fig crostini with lavender (served with bubbles and optional caviar, but of course).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Rich with mayonnaise and cheddar cheese and flavored with bacon, the nostalgic broccoli and cauliflower salad will convert even those with a strong dislike for veggies.
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Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Serve with rice and yogurt, or turn into tacos with grated cheddar.
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Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 June 2026
Bluey Medley This to-go pack contains sliced apples, cheddar, and pretzels, says House.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Rich with mayonnaise and cheddar cheese and flavored with bacon, the nostalgic broccoli and cauliflower salad will convert even those with a strong dislike for veggies.
—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Serve with rice and yogurt, or turn into tacos with grated cheddar.
—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 June 2026
Bluey Medley This to-go pack contains sliced apples, cheddar, and pretzels, says House.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheddar
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“Cheddar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheddar. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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Etymology
named for Cheddar, village in England where the cheese was first made
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