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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For variety, add seeds for crunch, swap in blackberries or raspberries, or try low-fat, low-sodium cottage cheese instead of yogurt. Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026 Good Culture Whole Milk Classic Cottage Cheese This cottage cheese looked the most different—and tasted the most different. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 Pairing cottage cheese with berries adds fiber and antioxidants, including compounds like anthocyanins found in blueberries and strawberries. Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 June 2026 Puree with cottage cheese and cilantro for a high-protein edamame dip. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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