cheese
UK: tʃiːz | US: tʃiːz
n. a food made from the pressed curds of milk, often aged and varying in flavor, texture, and form
n. (slang) something of high quality or excellence (e.g., "That song is pure cheese.")
n. (photography) a command to smile (e.g., "Say cheese!")
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The word "cheese" traces back to Old English cēse or cȳse, derived from West Germanic kāsī, which in turn comes from Latin caseus (meaning "cheese"). The Latin root is thought to have Proto-Indo-European origins in kwat- ("to ferment, become sour"), reflecting the fermentation process central to cheese-making. Over time, the word evolved phonetically (e.g., cēse → chese → cheese) while retaining its core meaning. Notably, the Latin caseus also gave rise to words like Spanish queso and Italian cacio.
She grated some Parmesan cheese over the pasta.
The artisan market sells locally made goat cheese.
"Cheese and crackers!" he exclaimed in frustration.
The photographer yelled, "Say cheese!" before snapping the picture.
This movie is so bad it’s good—total cheese.