cheesemaker

or cheese mak·er

[ cheez-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person, company, or apparatus that makes cheese.

Other Words From

• cheese·mak·ing cheese mak·ing noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheesemaker¹

First recorded in 1865–70; cheese ¹ + maker

Example Sentences

“It is ridiculous,” says fellow cheesemaker Tom Calver, whose cheddar was part of the stolen consignment.

From BBC

All of our cheesemaker respondents knew of at least one whey-based product.

From Salon

“Everywhere that cheese is made has native flora and fauna which will impact the cheese, both in the milk and in the aging,” Chris Osborne, cheesemaker at Blackberry Farm, told Wine Enthusiast in 2020.

From Salon

The cheesemaker is essentially turning milk from a liquid into a gel.

From Salon

After anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the type of cheese, the cheesemaker cuts this gel, typically into cubes.

From Salon