cheese

noun
UK: /tʃiːz/
US: /tʃiːz/

  1. A food made from milk.

    1. I like cheese on my sandwich. [ ] [ ]
    2. This creamy cheese pairs well with a glass of red wine. [ ] [ ]

  2. A block or portion of cheese.

    1. He bought a block of cheese at the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you please cut me a slice of cheese from that large wheel? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

whey smile curd
cheese verb

  1. To grin broadly or fake a smile, especially for a photograph.

    1. Say cheese for the camera! [ ] [ ]
    2. She told everyone to cheese so they'd look happy in the picture. [ ] [ ]
cheese adjective

  1. Cheap, low quality, or in bad taste.

    1. That movie was so cheese. [ ] [ ]
    2. The decorations were a little cheese but it was a fun party. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cheese" in English means: A food made from milk., A block or portion of cheese..

The phonetic transcription of "cheese" is /tʃiːz/ in British English and /tʃiːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cheese": whey, smile, curd.

Example usage of "cheese": "I like cheese on my sandwich.". More examples on the page.