DictionaryCheddarEnglish village
proper noun

Cheddar

A village in Somerset, England, associated with the cheese.

The travelers visit Cheddar in Somerset.

Etymology

The Somerset place name is commonly connected with an Old English word for a cavity or gorge, fitting the village’s landscape. The place name later became the name of the cheese associated with the village.

More examples

  • She photographed Cheddar.
  • The guide described Cheddar's history.
  • They stayed near Cheddar.

Forms

Cheddar