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Definition of cheshire

cheshire

/ˈtʃɛʃ.ɚ/
Che · shire
Plural:cheshires
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• noun

1

British A ceremonial county in northwestern England bordering Wales, Merseyside, and Greater Manchester, with Chester as its county town, historically known for its dairy farming, salt mining, and chemical industries.

2

A dense, semi-hard, crumbly cow's-milk cheese originally made in the English county of Cheshire, having a mild, slightly salty and tangy flavor.

Example

"The cheeseboard featured a wedge of aged white Cheshire alongside crisp slices of green apple."

• Rhymes for cheshire

• Nearby Words

cherub
cherubic
chervil
cheshire
chess
chessboard
chessman

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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