Gouda

noun

Gou·​da ˈgü-də How to pronounce Gouda (audio)
: a mild cheese of Dutch origin that is similar to Edam but contains more fat

Examples of Gouda in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Weighing House, Gouda During the 1970s and 1980s, honeymooning couples on KLM flights would receive a house as a gift although today, getting one is much harder than actually getting hitched. Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2023 Whisk in Gouda cheese, next 3 ingredients, and 1/8 tsp. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023 Nutty Gouda and sharp white cheddar make an unbeatable pair. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2023 Add Gouda cheese, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, whisking until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Julie Miltenberger, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023 The dairy sector in the Netherlands, which also produces cheeses like Gouda and Edam, is celebrated as a cornerstone of national pride. Claire Moses, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2023 The dairy sector in the Netherlands, which also produces cheeses including Gouda and Edam, is celebrated as a cornerstone of national pride. Claire Moses, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023 Sprinkle with remaining Gouda and shredded mozzarella. Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 29 July 2023 Order this: Bubba Gump bowl, with scrambled eggs, shrimp and Conecuh sausage over Gouda grits topped with Creole cream sauce and green onions. Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, 26 July 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Gouda, Netherlands

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gouda was in 1885

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Cite this Entry

“Gouda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gouda. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.

Geographical Definition

Gouda

geographical name

Gou·​da ˈgau̇-də How to pronounce Gouda (audio)
ˈgü-,
ˈḵau̇-
commune in the southwestern part of the Netherlands northeast of Rotterdam and famous for its cheese (Gouda) population 71,688

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