cheesecloth

noun

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

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Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer to remove the plant material. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025 The contents can then be poured through a cheesecloth into a storage container. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025 Strain the ghee through cheesecloth or a coffee filter into an airtight glass container. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025 Risotto Ingredients 2 sprigs parsley stems 4 sprigs thyme 2 bay leaves 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp fennel seed (Wrap the above tightly in cheesecloth. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 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 19 May. 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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