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Definition of mac and cheese

mac and cheese

Plural:mac and cheeses
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• noun

1

North American A popular dish consisting of cooked macaroni pasta mixed with a melted cheese sauce, typically made from cheddar, and often baked or prepared on a stovetop.

Example

"For a quick and comforting dinner, she boiled some pasta and made a rich, creamy mac and cheese."

Word Nuance & Usage

This specific phrasing is predominantly used in North America; the equivalent dish in the United Kingdom is typically referred to as 'macaroni cheese'.

• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mac and cheese. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mac%20and%20cheese
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