Meaning & Definition of word "Cheese"

Cheese

/tʃiːz/

noun:

  • 1. A dairy product made from the curd of milk, typically produced in a variety of flavors and textures.
    • Example: I love to add mozzarella cheese to my pizza.
  • 2. A food made by pressing curds of milk together, often eaten on its own or used in cooking.
    • Example: She packed a sandwich with cheddar cheese and lettuce.
  • 3. An expression or emoticon representing a big, cheesy smile.
    • Example: He always ends his emails with a big cheese smiley face.

verb:

  • 1. To make a silly or exaggerated smile, often for a photograph.
    • Example: Everyone cheesed at the camera when the photographer counted to three.

Etymology

Middle English 'chesse', from Old English 'cāese', from Latin 'caseus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Say cheese!:

A phrase used to encourage people to smile for a photograph.

Cut the cheese:

A humorous euphemism for passing gas.

Big cheese:

An important person.

Cheesy:

Tacky or overly sentimental.

Related Words

cheesemaking:

The craft or process of making cheese.

cheeseboard:

A platter served with various kinds of cheese.

cheesepiece:

A slice or piece of cheese.

Slang Meanings of cheese

Meaning: Money.

Example Sentence: I need to save some cheese for the trip.

Meaning: A person who is overly sentimental.

Example Sentence: He's such a cheese when it comes to romance.