cheese

[cheez]

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

Phrases with cheese

  • cheese and crackers

    a snack consisting of cheese served with crackers

    Example

    We had cheese and crackers for lunch.

  • to pass gas

    Example

    He cut the cheese and everyone in the room started to laugh.

  • 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.

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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.

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