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cheese in Bengali বাংলা

cheese in Dogri डोगरी

cheese in English

  • cheese
    adj. cheeselike.

  • cheese
    cheese (1), noun.
    1a. a solid food made from the thick part of milk. Cheese is the curd of milk separated from the whey and usually pressed or molded into a shape and covered with a rind.
    b. a shaped mass of this food.
    Ex. a display of

  • cheese
    cheese (2), transitive verb, cheesed,cheesing.
    (Slang.) to stop; give up; leave off.

  • cheese
    cheese (3), noun.
    (Slang.) the right or correct thing; anything good, first-rate in quality, genuine, pleasant, or advantageous.

  • cheese
    expr. cheese it! stop! run away!
    Ex. ""Cheese it!"" one of the thieves yelled. ""The cops are coming!""

  • cheese
    expr. make cheeses,
    a. to make a deep curtsey.
    Ex. The little village maidens made cheeses as the squire passed.
    b. to whirl and sink on outstretched skirts.
    Ex. ... spinning round like a schoolgirl when she makes cheeses (Besan

cheese in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ

cheese in Kashmiri कॉशुर

cheese in Marathi मराठी

cheese in Nepali नेपाली

cheese in Sindhi سنڌي

cheese in Urdu اُردُو

Dictionary Page: Cheese

Cheese

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

IPA: /tʃiːz/

Definitions

  • A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.
  • Slang: A grin or smile, especially in the phrase "say cheese."
  • Slang: Wealth or money (informal usage).

Usage Examples

  • "Would you like some cheddar cheese with your sandwich?"
  • "Say cheese! We’re taking a photo."
  • "He made a lot of cheese in the stock market last year."

Etymology

Derived from Latin "caseus," which later evolved into Old English "ċēse" and Middle English "chese."

Synonyms

  • Dairy product
  • Curd
  • Fromage (French)
  • Smile (slang)

Antonyms

  • No direct antonym, but can contrast with "non-dairy" or "frown" (in slang usage).

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishQuesoKEH-so
FrenchFromageFroh-MAHJ
GermanKäseKAY-zuh
HindiपनीरPaneer
Mandarin Chinese奶酪Nǎi lào
RussianСырSyr
JapaneseチーズChīzu
ArabicجبنJubn
PortugueseQueijoKAY-zho
ItalianFormaggioFor-MAJ-jo
BengaliপনিরPaneer
MarathiपनीरPaneer
Tamilசீஸ்Cheese
Teluguచీజ్Cheese
Kannadaಚೀಸ್Cheese
Malayalamചീസ്Cheese
PunjabiਪਨੀਰPaneer

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /tʃiːz/ (cheeze)

American English: /tʃiːz/ (cheeze, often with a slight "z" sound at the end)

Australian English: Similar to British English, but sometimes more relaxed in enunciation.

Historical Usage

Cheese has been produced for thousands of years, with evidence of early cheese-making dating back to 5,500 BCE. Over time, it has become a staple food in many cultures worldwide.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, cheese is associated with fine dining, while in others, it is a common staple. In photography, "say cheese" is used to encourage people to smile for the camera.

More Information

Cheese varies widely in taste, texture, and aroma based on the type of milk used, aging process, and regional techniques. From creamy brie to sharp cheddar, it remains a beloved food worldwide.

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