American cheese

noun

1. a type of processed cheddar-style cheese made in the U.S.

American cheese

noun

1. a type of smooth hard white or yellow cheese similar to a mild Cheddar

Word History and Origins

Origin of American cheese¹

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Sink into one of the plush leather banquettes to nosh on steakhouse classics like steak tartare, creamed kale and the most incredible double cheeseburger topped with in-house American cheese and dill aioli.

From Seattle Times

Pickles, diced grilled onions and plenty of American cheese as lubricant puts this up there with your favorite smash burger.

From Los Angeles Times

The cheese, on the contrary, is a “pretty standard” American one, but Johnson emphasized that this is important: “It has to be American cheese — American cheese is the only cheese that melts in that way.”

From Seattle Times

I always pushed back, "They still use American cheese, which is extremely pedestrian, and only sells pork products. Why would they sell scrapple? Don't they know slavery is over?"

From Salon

Burger King Thailand serves one sesame burger bun with 20 slices of American cheese.

From New York Times