cheese Definition
- 1a food made from the pressed curds of milk, often used as a topping or filling for other foods
- 2something that is easy or boring
Using cheese: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cheese" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I'd like a pizza with extra cheese, please.
Example
She put some cheese on her sandwich.
Example
He grinned like a Cheshire cat, showing his teeth and gums in a cheesy smile.
Example
The movie was so cheesy that I couldn't watch it.
cheese Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for cheese
- curd
- dairy product
- fromage
Phrases with cheese
cheese and crackers
a snack consisting of cheese served with crackers
Example
We had cheese and crackers for lunch.
Example
He cut the cheese and everyone in the room started to laugh.
say cheese
a phrase used by photographers to get people to smile when taking a picture
Example
The photographer asked us to say cheese before taking the picture.
Summary: cheese in Brief
The term 'cheese' [cheez] refers to a food made from the pressed curds of milk, often used as a topping or filling for other foods. It can also mean something that is easy or boring, as in 'The movie was so cheesy that I couldn't watch it.' Phrases like 'cheese and crackers' denote a snack consisting of cheese served with crackers, while 'cut the cheese' is a slang term for passing gas.
