noun
- Plural of Cheshire; cats from Cheshire, England, or cats resembling the grinning Cheshire Cat from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.
- A hard, pale yellow cheese originally made in Cheshire, England.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the breed or the fictional character; Cheshire cat is famous for its wide grin
Usage: Often capitalized; also called Cheshire cheese
Examples
- The Cheshire cats in the painting all had the same mysterious grin.
- She bought several wheels of cheshires at the farmer's market.
- The Cheshire Cat's famous smile has inspired countless adaptations.
- Cheshires are known for their distinctive orange-red color and crumbly texture.
- In the story, the Cheshire Cat vanishes, leaving only its grin behind.