cheddar
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈtʃɛdər/
KK: /ˈtʃɛdər/
noun
Definition
A type of hard cheese that can be white, yellow, or orange, known for its smooth texture and varying flavors from mild to strong as it ages.
Example
I love adding cheddar cheese to my sandwiches for extra flavor.
Conversation
Have you tried that new restaurant downtown?
Not yet, but I heard they have amazing cheddar cheese dishes.
We should definitely go there sometime and share a plate of nachos with cheddar.
That sounds great! I love cheddar on nachos.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cheese
cash
dough
Antonyms
debt
poverty
loss
verb
Definition
To cut and press cheese to remove the liquid and leave drier pieces.
Example
The chef decided to cheddar the cheese for the recipe.
Tense Forms
Past: cheddared
Past Participle: cheddared
Conversation
Did you know I learned how to cheddar cheese last weekend?
Really? That sounds interesting! How did it go?
It was actually pretty fun, but a bit messy.
Root Explanation
Cheddar originates from the name of a village in Somerset, England, called Cheddar, where the cheese was first made. The word itself does not have Latin or Greek roots but is derived from the Old English 'ceodor', meaning a place where cheese is made. Thus, 'cheddar' refers to the cheese that originated from this specific location.
Memory Tip
Think of the village 'Cheddar' in England, where this cheese was first created, to remember that 'cheddar' refers to that specific type of cheese.
Visually Confused Words
schedar
chuddar
cedar