cheese

cheese
noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ hard, soft
▪ sharp, strong
▪ mild
▪ fat-free (AmE), full-fat, low-fat, reduced-fat
▪ grated, shredded (AmE)
▪ grilled, melted
▪ processed, string
▪ blue, cottage, cream, curd (esp. BrE), goat's, smoked
▪ Cheddar, Parmesan, etc.
▪ specialty (AmE)
▪ Dutch, Swiss, etc.
… OF CHEESE
▪ chunk, hunk, lump (esp. BrE), piece, slice
VERB + CHEESE
▪ make
▪ cut, grate, slice
▪

Cut the cheese into cubes.

▪ melt
▪ sprinkle (sth with), top (sth with)
▪

Sprinkle the cheese over the beans.

▪

Sprinkle the potatoes with grated cheese and grill for a few minutes.

CHEESE + NOUN
▪ fondue, omelette, roll, sandwich, sauce, soufflé
▪ stick (esp. AmE)
▪ board (usually cheeseboard)
▪ plate, platter (both esp. AmE)
▪ grater
▪ factory
PHRASES
▪ bread and cheese
▪ cheese and biscuits (BrE), cheese and crackers
▪ cheese on toast (BrE)
▪ a selection of cheeses

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