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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Some of her favorite high-protein breakfast options include cottage cheese, greek yogurt, eggs, and tofu. Snacks should always include protein, too. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 They can also be used for rounding raw meat, cottage cheese and mashed potatoes. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025 But the great thing about cottage cheese is that it can be eaten in so many different ways. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025 Some varieties of cottage cheese contain probiotics that promote a healthy gut by supporting gut health and digestion. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 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 16 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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