Cheddar (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Hard smooth-textured cheese; originally made in Cheddar in southwestern England.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Cheddar Cheese
• Armerican Cheddar
• American Cheese

Hyponyms

• Store Cheese

Meaning ²

A village in southwestern England where cheddar cheese was first made.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

• The village of Cheddar in Somerset, England, is famous for being the birthplace of the popular cheese that bears its name.
• Cheddar, a picturesque village in southwestern England, attracts tourists who come to sample the local cheese.
• The history of cheese production in Cheddar dates back to the 12th century when monks first began making the cheese.
• Visitors to Cheddar can explore the caves where the cheese was originally aged to perfection.
• The village of Cheddar has become synonymous with the delicious cheese that originated there centuries ago.