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Definition of cheddar

cheddar

/ˈtʃɛd.ɚ/
ched · dar
Plural:cheddars
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• noun

1

A relatively hard, smooth, off-white or orange-colored cheese originating from the English village of Cheddar in Somerset.

Example

"She grated some sharp cheddar over the baked potato before putting it back into the oven."

2

American Money or cash, typically used in informal or slang contexts.

Example

"He picked up extra shifts at the restaurant because he needed to make some more cheddar for rent."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England, where the cheese was originally produced. The place name itself likely derives from the Old English 'ceod' (pouch or cavity) and 'dar' (water), referring to the local Cheddar Gorge.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheddar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheddar
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