cheesecloth

noun

cheese·​cloth ˈchēz-ˌklȯth How to pronounce cheesecloth (audio)
: a very lightweight unsized cotton gauze

Examples of cheesecloth in a Sentence

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Line a strainer with cheesecloth and place over a medium bowl, then pour the mixture through it. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2025 In a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth, strain mixture into a bowl overnight in the refrigerator. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025 Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 The afternoon was filled with cousins for Orla, who was flying around in her new denim skirt and cheesecloth top. Anne Enright, New Yorker, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheesecloth

Word History

Etymology

from its use in the making of cheese

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheesecloth was in the 14th century

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“Cheesecloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesecloth. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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cheesecloth

noun
cheese·​cloth -ˌklȯth How to pronounce cheesecloth (audio)
: a thin loosely woven cotton cloth

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