cheese

[cheez]

cheese Definition

• 1. a food made from the pressed curds of milk, often used as a topping or filling for other foods
• 2. something 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
• fromage
• dairy product

Phrases with cheese

• cheese and crackers

  a snack consisting of cheese served with crackers

  Example

  We had cheese and crackers for lunch.

• cut the cheese

  to pass gas

  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.

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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.