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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Instead of Cheddar cheese, try white Cheddar or Gouda. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 High-protein cheeses like Swiss and Gouda are good stacking options. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026 This version gets its impressive cheese pulls from a delicious combination of Swiss, sharp cheddar, and Gouda. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026 Those are both in-state prospects in 4-star CB Chance Gilbert and 4-star LB Joakim Gouda. Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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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