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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War, weight loss, wellness—cottage cheese shows up to work. Marisa McMillan, Outside, 6 Aug. 2025 In another pan, mix the milk and polenta, and cook until thickened, then add the cottage cheese. Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Aug. 2025 Kroger brand's 2% cottage cheese is the best one out there. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025 When blitzed with frozen blueberries, sliced bananas, and brown sugar, the cottage cheese becomes velvety smooth and makes the perfect base for a satisfying breakfast bowl. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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