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Definition of cheesemonger

cheesemonger

/ˈtʃiːzˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ/
cheese · mon · ger
Plural:cheesemongers
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cheesemonger Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A merchant, shopkeeper, or specialist who selects, matures, and sells cheese and related dairy products.

Example

"The local cheesemonger recommended a sharp aged cheddar to pair with our autumn apples."

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• Nearby Words

cheeselike
cheesemaker
cheesemaking
cheesemonger
cheesesteak
cheesily
cheesiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the early 16th century, this compound combines "cheese" (from Old English "cyse") with "monger" (from Old English "mangere", meaning "merchant" or "trader", ultimately derived from Latin "mango").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheesemonger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheesemonger
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