goat cheese

noun

: any of various cheeses made from goat's milk

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Feta and goat cheese make fine substitutions if blue cheese isn’t your jam. Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026 The famed Tondré Vineyard, planted by the late Tondré Allarid in a former broccoli field, was also the source of a fabulous 2022 JMC Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir, paired with a wild mushroom and goat cheese crostini. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Share it, then share a simple salad of greens, warm goat cheese and croutons with a red wine vinaigrette for a nice contrast. Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Peppery arugula is balanced by sweet strawberries and juicy oranges, while creamy goat cheese and buttery avocado add richness. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 31 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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