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 Stir together cream cheese, Gouda, cheddar, chives, lime zest, juice, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024 That sandwich combines halal chicken, Ike’s spicy wing sauce, honey and Gouda. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024 Food is approachable and fun, such as a whiskey Gouda cheeseburger or Gilroy garlic fries, and there are lighter options as well. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2024 The answer is a combination of smoky Gouda cheese, juicy cubed ham, spicy red pepper, and a crunchy cornflake topping. Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024 Order off their charcuterie menu, which includes cheeses like honey goat chevre, sage/port Derby, Edam Gouda, Spanish Manchego and smoked Gouda. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024 Roth Aged Gouda, which is Kuhn’s recipe, is just one example: That project took her three years. Jacqueline Kehoe, Saveur, 20 Dec. 2023 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

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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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