cottage cheese

noun

: a bland soft white cheese made from the curds of skim milk

called also Dutch cheese, pot cheese, smearcase

Examples of cottage cheese in a Sentence

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The dairy industry is the largest sector of the state's agricultural industry and is the country's fifth-largest producer of milk, as well as the largest producer of yogurt and cottage cheese, according to the state's agricultural department. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 Swap in tomatoes, cottage cheese, pesto, and basil, according to Levi. Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 May 2025 The research also showed that the filling effect of cottage cheese was similar to that of eggs. 10. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025 To make your sweet potato a breakfast-friendly option, stuff it with a 4-ounce scoop of cottage cheese for 12 grams of protein and finish with a drizzle of maple syrup.8 16. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cottage cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cottage cheese was in 1831

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“Cottage cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage%20cheese. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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