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cheese

/tʃiːz/

[/tʃiːz/]

food made from milk

Beginnernoun

Definition

Cheese is a solid food made from milk, available in many flavors and textures.

Example

She grated sharp cheese over the pasta until it melted into the steaming tomato sauce.

She grated sharp cheese over the pasta until it melted into the steaming tomato sauce.

Etymology

From Old English 'cyse', from Latin 'caseus'.

How & Where It’s Used

Made worldwide in countless varieties; 'say cheese' is said before photographs.

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