goat cheese

noun

: any of various cheeses made from goat's milk

Examples of goat cheese in a Sentence

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Health inspectors found goat cheese packaged in reduced oxygen packaging, which is not permitted. — Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 For the book, Rowan prepared Caruso’s Italian braciole — flank steak, stuffed with goat cheese, spinach and other vegetables. — Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Guests can choose to grab a smoothie and pastry to go or enjoy a leisurely breakfast of bacon and egg sammys on brioche buns or a forest mushroom and goat cheese omelet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Catch us whipping up this tangy version with goat cheese that delivers a slight kick. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goat cheese

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goat cheese was before the 12th century

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“Goat cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goat%20cheese. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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