Gouda

noun

Gou·​da ˈgü-də How to pronounce Gouda (audio)
: a mild cheese of Dutch origin that is similar to Edam but contains more fat

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Word History

Etymology

Gouda, Netherlands

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gouda was in 1885

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“Gouda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gouda. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Geographical Definition

Gouda

geographical name

Gou·​da ˈgau̇-də How to pronounce Gouda (audio)
ˈgü-,
ˈḵau̇-
commune in the southwestern part of the Netherlands northeast of Rotterdam and famous for its cheese (Gouda) population 71,688

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