cheesecloth

noun

cheese·​cloth ˈchēz-ˌklȯth 

: a very lightweight unsized cotton gauze

Examples of cheesecloth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drain the puree in cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer before using it in pies or baked goods. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

To ensure nothing would catch fire when used inside a residence, Viridi’s system had to pass a test where the battery was forced to fail while a cheesecloth covered the container. — Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Drain the flesh in cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer before pureeing for pies and baking. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

The cheesecloth did not char or ignite, according to the test report record. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from its use in the making of cheese

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cheesecloth

• tablecloth
• broadcloth
• loincloth
• neckcloth
• oilcloth
• sackcloth
• washcloth
• zeroth
• broth
• cloth
• doth
• froth

Kids Definition

cheesecloth

noun

cheese·​cloth -ˌklȯth 

: a thin loosely woven cotton cloth