often capitalized
: a hard white, yellow, or orange smooth-textured cheese with a flavor that ranges from mild to strong as the cheese matures
called also cheddar cheese
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That's a lot of Red Lobsters making a lot of cheddar biscuits.
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2024
Place about 2 slices of ham (2 oz) and 1/4 cup of gruyere (1 oz) and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese (1 oz) on the inside of the croissant.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2024
Place about 2 slices of ham (2 oz) and 1/4 cup of gruyere (1 oz) and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese (1 oz) on the inside of the croissant.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
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“Cheddar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheddar. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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named for Cheddar, village in England where the cheese was first made
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