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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The foods gaining traction are high-protein bases like chicken, eggs, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese — all mild and dependent on condiments for satisfaction. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026 High-protein bases like chicken, eggs, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese have become staples. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Using a rubber spatula, scrape cottage cheese mixture into bowl with reserved onion mixture. Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 Sauté a few mushrooms in olive oil, fold them into a scramble or omelet, layer them atop toast spread with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, or add them to a breakfast porridge. Sarah Garone, Health, 15 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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