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

Recent Examples on the Web

Cottage Cheese Pairing cottage cheese with Greek yogurt combines fast- and slow-digesting dairy proteins. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

Eggs, cottage cheese, a glass of milk or a coffee drink made with a milk that offers some protein like cow’s milk or soy milk are some other options that may offer some but not enough protein for a full meal. — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Other items best kept off the door include yogurt, cottage cheese, leftovers, and most dairy products that benefit from stable refrigeration. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

In fact, blending cottage cheese into iced coffee can create a texture similar to cold foam or another creamy coffee topping, with a thicker, more satisfying consistency. — Trista Chan, Health, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cottage cheese

• actuaries
• analyses
• anopheles
• antitheses
• apostrophes
• appendices
• catalyses
• distributees
• examinees
• hypotheses
• interviewees
• isosceles

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun

: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk