cottage cheese

noun

: a bland soft white cheese made from the curds of skim milk

called also Dutch cheese, pot cheese, smearcase

Examples of cottage cheese in a Sentence

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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025 The foods that naturally contain selenium include seafood such as shrimp, cod and tuna; red meat like pork chops, ham and beef steak; and eggs and dairy products such as cottage cheese, yogurt and milk. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025 This lasagna is made with cottage cheese, a surprise (and somewhat controversial) ingredient. Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 Viral recipes caused real-world sales spikes—feta cheese shortages in 2021 and a 166% increase in cottage cheese sales are prime examples. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cottage cheese 

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cottage cheese was in 1831

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“Cottage cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cottage%20cheese. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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