cottage cheese

noun

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

called also Dutch cheese, pot cheese, smearcase

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Try sourdough toast with Greek yogurt and berries, cottage cheese with live cultures or avocado with a small side of yogurt or kefir. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 More Healthy Cooking From Bon Appétit Learn to love cottage cheese and hit your protein goals with this berry smoothie. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Some research has linked regular consumption of healthy dairy foods, including cottage cheese, with better sleep quality. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026 But these two things at a certain time of year, because in the summer, the cottage cheese would rot, and the eggs would spoil. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cottage cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cottage cheese was in 1831

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cottage cheese

noun
: a very soft cheese made from soured skim milk

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