cottage cheese

noun

: a bland soft white cheese made from the curds of skim milk

called also Dutch cheese, pot cheese, smearcase

Examples of cottage cheese in a Sentence

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Look for cultured cottage cheese to get an extra dose of probiotics. Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026 There's a reason why everyone is so obsessed with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt these days. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026 Both cheeses are good sources of protein, but ricotta is higher in calories while cottage cheese is lower in fat. Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Mar. 2026 Blend cottage cheese, eggs, rolled oats, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cottage cheese was in 1831

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“Cottage cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage%20cheese. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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