imitationcheese
nounUK /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən tʃiːz/
US /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən tʃiːz/
Imitation cheese is a fake cheese made from other ingredients instead of real milk.
The pizza shop uses imitation cheese because it melts so well.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A food product made with vegetable oils and starches to look and taste like cheese.
Many budget frozen pizzas list imitation cheese as an ingredient.
3. Something that pretends to be better than it is, used figuratively.
His praise felt like imitation cheese—fake and a little greasy.
4. A cheese-like topping used in fast food to cut costs.
The burger came with a slice of imitation cheese that never fully melted.