goat cheese

noun

: any of various cheeses made from goat's milk

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Produce is always sourced locally where possible so expect ingredients such as fennel, shallots, zucchini flowers, goat cheese, beetroots, and walnuts amongst starters, and cod, halibut, lamb, beef and, of course, trout, amongst main courses. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026 Toss in a warm bacon vinaigrette and top with hunks of goat cheese for a rich, filling main that’s not short on flavor. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026 Start with the Focaccia Bread Service served with roasted garlic, goat cheese, and basil pesto. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, pepitas and onion, then dollop the yogurt all over. Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goat cheese

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goat cheese was before the 12th century

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“Goat cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goat%20cheese. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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