extra-mature cheddar
nounUK /ˌek.strə məˈtʃʊə ˈtʃed.ə/
US /ˌek.strə məˈtʃʊr ˈtʃed.ɚ/
A kind of cheese that is left to get old for a long time so it tastes strong and crumbly.
Grandpa put a slice of extra-mature cheddar on his cracker.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A cheese with a deep, tangy flavor and a dry, crumbly texture.
The extra-mature cheddar crumbled nicely over the salad.
3. A food often paired with apples or chutney on a cheese board.
She served extra-mature cheddar with apple slices at the party.
4. A cheese that has been aged for a year or more.
This extra-mature cheddar was aged for eighteen months.