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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Blending cottage cheese provides all the rich creaminess of yogurt or frozen banana (important for thickening a smoothie), with seasoning built right in. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Aug. 2026 But in the South, a salad could include anything, from fruit and marshmallows to mayonnaise and cottage cheese. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 That is also true for other dairy staples such as butter, sour cream, and cottage cheese, as production is standardized across the industry. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 Some of her favorite snack-friendly preparations include adding dates to Greek yogurt or cottage cheese or stuffing them with peanut or almond butter. — Sarah Garone, Health, 27 July 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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