macandcheese

noun

UK /ˌmæk ən ˈtʃiːz/

US /ˌmæk ən ˈtʃiːz/

Mac and cheese is a warm dish made of pasta mixed with melted cheese.

For dinner, the kids asked for mac and cheese.

SYNONYMS

macaroni and cheese cheesy pasta macaroni cheese cheese pasta

RELATED WORDS

pasta cheddar baked dish comfort food casserole

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A baked version topped with breadcrumbs or extra cheese.

She made a baked mac and cheese with a crispy top.

3. A boxed instant meal that cooks quickly.

He grabbed a box of mac and cheese for a quick lunch.

4. A creamy stovetop dish made with a cheese sauce.

The restaurant serves creamy stovetop mac and cheese.

5. A dish often brought to potlucks and family gatherings.

Grandma's mac and cheese is always the first thing gone at the picnic.