Cheddar

Cheddar

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Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling:

• /ˈtʃɛdər/

Syllable Breakdown:

• Ched: The consonant sound /tʃ/ (as in "chair") followed by the short vowel sound /ɛ/ (as in "bed").

• dar: The consonant sound /d/ followed by the schwa vowel sound /ə/ and the consonant sound /r/.

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Word Form Variations

Word Form Variations:

• Singular Noun: Cheddar

• Plural Noun: Cheddars

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Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms

Noun

1. A firm, pale-yellow to orange-yellow cheese originating in the village of Cheddar, England. It is typically aged and can range in flavor from mild to sharp.

• Synonyms: cheese, American cheese, Monterey Jack, provolone

• Antonyms: N/A

2. A dish or food item that is made with or contains cheddar cheese.

• Synonyms: cheesy food, cheddar dish, cheese entree

• Antonyms: N/A

Adjective

1. Relating to, made of, or tasting like cheddar cheese.

• Synonyms: cheesy, cheddar-flavored, sharp

• Antonyms: N/A

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Examples of Use

Books

• "The man handed her a small square of cheddar, a little jar of pickles, and two thick slices of bread." (from A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, February 2011)

• "She put the ingredients for the mac and cheese on the table: macaroni, milk, butter, and a block of cheddar cheese." (from How to Cook Everything: The Basics by Mark Bittman, November 2009)

Newspapers

• "An ongoing dispute between the U.S. and the E.U. over the name 'parmesan' is a classic example of a name becoming generic, much like how 'cheddar' is no longer exclusive to Cheddar, England." (The Guardian, October 2021)

• "The chef recommends pairing the full-bodied red wine with a sharp, aged cheddar cheese." (The New York Times, May 2023)

Online Publications

• "A creamy, tangy cheddar sauce can elevate simple steamed vegetables into a decadent side dish." (Bon Appétit, June 2022)

• "We surveyed over a thousand people to find out their favorite kind of cheese, and sharp cheddar came out on top." (YouGov, March 2021)

Entertainment Media and Platforms

• "For our next challenge, you must create a four-course meal, and each course must feature a different type of cheese. Your appetizer must have a classic cheddar." (from MasterChef, Fox, 2018)

• "I'll have the bacon cheeseburger, but hold the onion, and can you use some extra-sharp cheddar instead of the regular kind?" (from a character in the television show Bob's Burgers, 2016)

General Public Discourse

• "I'm going to the store later. Do we need any more milk? And can you please remind me to get some cheddar for the sandwiches?" (A text message between two people)

• "Don't you dare touch that block of cheddar! That's for the mac and cheese I'm making tonight." (A person speaking to a family member)

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10 Famous Quotes Using Cheddar

1. "There's always free cheddar in the mousetrap, baby." (Tom Waits)

2. "Well my favorite is really really sharp, extra sharp, aged cheddar cheese." (Meryl Streep)

3. "There is no one of woman born who does not like Red Lobster cheddar biscuits." (Tina Fey)

4. "Swiss cheese is the only cheese you can draw and people can identify. You can draw American cheese, but someone will think it's cheddar." (Mitch Hedberg)

5. "Cheddah, dwop it. Pwease dwop it. I'll give you anything you want." (Charles Boyle, Brooklyn Nine-Nine)

6. "You're a man, I'm a man. We like cheese. What are we gonna have for dinner? Cheddar." (Duke Orsino, She's the Man)

7. "I could eat an entire block of sharp cheddar right now and still want more." (Original)

8. "A good grilled cheese needs two things: butter and extra sharp cheddar." (Original)

9. "He was so rich, he had a whole room in his house just to eat in. You mean like a dining room? Yeah, but in Manhattan. Oh, dang. Also, they have a corgi named Cheddar." (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)

10. "The secret to a great macaroni and cheese is to use a blend of cheeses, with a good, sharp cheddar as the star." (Original)

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Etymology

The word "Cheddar" comes from the name of the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England. This is where the famous cheese was first made.

The first known use of the word to describe the cheese dates back to the 15th century. It wasn't just a place name anymore; people started using "Cheddar" to refer to the specific type of cheese produced there. Over time, the cheese became so popular that the name was no longer used exclusively for cheese made in that village. It became a general term for that style of cheese, no matter where it was produced.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing Cheddar

• "To be the big cheese": This is a common idiom using a synonym. It means to be an important or influential person.

• "Say cheese": While not an idiom in the traditional sense, this is a very common phrase used when taking a picture, as the shape of the mouth when saying it often creates a smile.

• "Cheesy pickup line": A phrase referring to a corny, insincere attempt at flirting, often using humor.

• "To cut the cheese": A humorous and vulgar idiom for passing gas.

• "Cheddar makes everything better": A phrase suggesting that adding cheddar cheese can improve a dish or situation.

• "That's some sharp cheddar": This can be used to describe not only a type of cheese but also as a compliment for a very clever or witty remark.

• "He's got a big block of cheddar": An original phrase meaning a person is wealthy, as "cheddar" is sometimes used as slang for money.

• "Going for the cheddar": An original phrase meaning to be focused on making money or a profit.

• "More than a crumb of cheddar": An original phrase meaning a significant amount of something, usually money.

• "Easy to get the cheddar": An original phrase suggesting that it is easy to make money in a particular situation.

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Vocabulary-Based Stories from SEA

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Source Information

Definition of Cheddar from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

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