goat cheese

noun

: any of various cheeses made from goat's milk

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If goat cheese is your thing, then these will be your G-O-A-T dish. Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026 Right now, though, ripe, honey-tart peaches with soft goat cheese would be awfully good with the last sips of a Chenin Blanc. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Featuring a crust made with fresh thyme, this tomato tart blends herbs, butter, tomato and goat cheese for a delicious, elegant savory treat. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 With just four ingredients and five minutes of total time, this herbed goat cheese spread is tangy, creamy, and fresh. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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