cheesemonger
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cheesemonger
First recorded in 1500–50; cheese 1 ( def. ) + monger ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It was meant to resemble Murray’s Cheese, the famous cheesemonger in New York City’s Greenwich Village, which Kroger bought in 2017.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
Perhaps that’s why I recently keep returning to “Cheese Magic: Seasonal Plates, Recipes, and Pairings” by Erika Kubick, a former cheesemonger and practicing witch.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025
Co-owner and cheesemonger Lydia Clarke said that all of their catering orders were canceled this week, which is difficult to offset.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2025
In a statement, Google told the BBC it had spoken to the cheesemonger featured in the ad to ask him what he would do.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2025
“I see that you are somewhat more than a cheesemonger after all.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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