A person who is a huge fan of cheese is called what?

A person who is a huge fan of cheese is called a turophile.

The word comes from Greek tyros, meaning “cheese,” combined with -phile, meaning someone who loves or has a strong affinity for something. A turophile may simply adore eating cheese or may be a knowledgeable enthusiast who appreciates varieties, production methods, aging, textures, and regional traditions.

Turophile is sometimes confused with cheesemonger, but the terms describe different things. A cheesemonger sells or specializes in cheese, while a turophile is defined by personal enthusiasm or connoisseurship. Another related term is caseophile, which also means a cheese lover, although turophile is the more familiar answer in general vocabulary quizzes.

The word appeared in English dictionaries and reference works during the 20th century. Merriam-Webster notes that it was used for cheese aficionados by 1938 and gained wider attention in the 1950s through writer Clifton Fadiman, known for his enthusiasm for cheese. The incorrect options are built from the same -phile pattern: a technophile loves technology, a graphophile loves writing or collecting written material, and a bibliophile loves books.