cheesecloth

noun

cheese·​cloth ˈchēz-ˌklȯth How to pronounce cheesecloth (audio)
: a very lightweight unsized cotton gauze

Examples of cheesecloth in a Sentence

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Set the strainer over the pitcher and line it with 4 layers of cheesecloth. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 Cool, then strain through cheesecloth, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. 5. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025 The afternoon was filled with cousins for Orla, who was flying around in her new denim skirt and cheesecloth top. Anne Enright, New Yorker, 27 July 2025 Choose a spare sock and loop it at the end to secure, or choose a breathable piece of fabric such as cheesecloth or muslin to wrap around the bar soap. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheesecloth

Word History

Etymology

from its use in the making of cheese

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheesecloth was in the 14th century

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“Cheesecloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesecloth. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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cheesecloth

noun
cheese·​cloth -ˌklȯth How to pronounce cheesecloth (audio)
: a thin loosely woven cotton cloth

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