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1 VERB When people cheer , they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game. □ [V ] We all cheered as they drove up the street. □ [V n] …2,000 Villa fans who cheered him into his goal. □ [V + for ] …the Irish Americans who came to the park to cheer for their boys. □ [V -ing] Cheering crowds lined the route. ● N‑COUNT Cheer is also a noun. □ [+ from ] The colonel was rewarded with a resounding cheer from the men.

2 VERB If you are cheered by something, it makes you happier or less worried. □ [be V -ed] Stephen noticed that the people around him looked cheered by his presence. □ [V n] The weather was perfect but it did nothing to cheer him. ●  cheer|ing ADJ □  …very cheering news.

3 CONVENTION People sometimes say ' Cheers ' to each other just before they drink an alcoholic drink. [mainly BRIT , FORMULAE ]

4 CONVENTION Some people say ' Cheers ' as a way of saying 'thank you' or 'goodbye'. [BRIT , INFORMAL , FORMULAE ]

▸  cheer on PHRASAL VERB When you cheer someone on , you shout loudly in order to encourage them, for example when they are taking part in a game. □ [V n P ] A thousand supporters packed into the stadium to cheer them on. □ [V P n] Most will probably be cheering on their favourite players.

▸  cheer up PHRASAL VERB When you cheer up or when something cheers you up , you stop feeling depressed and become more cheerful. □ [V n P ] I think he misses her terribly. You might cheer him up. □ [V pron-refl P ] I wrote that song just to cheer myself up. □ [V P ] Cheer up, better times may be ahead. [Also V P n] SYNONYMS cheer VERB 2

hearten:The news heartened everybody.

encourage:Investors were encouraged by the news.

brighten:That really brightened my day.

cheer|ful /tʃ I ə ^r fʊl/

1 ADJ Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour. □  They are both very cheerful in spite of their colds. □ [+ about ] Jack sounded quite cheerful about the idea. ●  cheer|ful|ly ADV [ADV with v] □  'We've come with good news,' Pat said cheerfully. □  She greeted him cheerfully. ●  cheer|ful|ness N‑UNCOUNT [oft adj N ] □  I remember this extraordinary man with particular affection for his unfailing cheerfulness.

2 ADJ Something that is cheerful is pleasant and makes you feel happy. □  The nursery is bright and cheerful, with plenty of toys.

cheerio /tʃ I ə rioʊ / CONVENTION People sometimes say ' Cheerio ' as a way of saying goodbye. [BRIT , INFORMAL , FORMULAE ]

cheer|leader /tʃ I ə ^r liːdə ^r / (cheerleaders ) N‑COUNT A cheerleader is one of the people who leads the crowd in cheering at a large public event, especially a sports event.

cheer|less /tʃ I ə ^r ləs/ ADJ Cheerless places or weather are dull and depressing. □  The kitchen was dank and cheerless. □  …a bleak, cheerless day.

cheery /tʃ I ə ri/ (cheerier , cheeriest ) ADJ If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheery , you mean that they are cheerful and happy. □  She was cheery and talked to them about their problems. ●  cheeri|ly ADV □  'Come on in,' she said cheerily.

cheese ◆◇◇ /tʃiː z/ (cheeses )

1 N‑VAR Cheese is a solid food made from milk. It is usually white or yellow. □  …bread and cheese. □  …cheese sauce. □  He cut the mould off a piece of cheese. □  …delicious French cheeses.

2 → see also cottage cheese , cream cheese , goat cheese , macaroni cheese