Meaning & use

cheesemonger

noun·Advanced

A person who sells cheese, especially one with specialized knowledge of different varieties.

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The cheesemonger recommended a sharp cheddar to pair with the wine.

She trained for years to become a skilled cheesemonger at the market stall.

A note on using this word

Cheesemonger follows the older English pattern seen in fishmonger and ironmonger, where -monger means a dealer or trader in something.

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