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

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My favorite is the ham and Gouda sandwich, but my husband’s shawarma burger, coated with Middle Eastern spices, was also delicious. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025 Some cheese options include Brie, red wax Gouda, Caramella, Fontina, Merlot Bellavitano, and more. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Or use grated smoked Gouda or grated Manchego cheese. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025 Hard cheeses like Cheddar, Gouda, or Parmesan have a lower moisture content and can be frozen, although its best to grate or shred them first for easy thawing. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Gouda

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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“Gouda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gouda. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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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