CultureJuly 24, 2026

cheesemonger

CHEEZ-mun-ger

Definition

A person who specializes in the retailing or selling of cheese.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the Middle English 'chese' (cheese) and 'monger', derived from the Old English 'mangere' (trader or merchant), which itself comes from the Latin 'mango' (dealer).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the professionals competing at the Mondial du Fromage. It highlights the dedication and expertise these individuals bring to their craft.

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