English Explanatory Dictionary

cottage cheese

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cheese curd product with a mild flavor that is drained but not pressed so some whey remains.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cottage cheese.wav

Word forms

cottage cheese cottage cheeses

Etymology

First known use is from 1831 in the periodical Godey's Lady's Book. Believed to have originated because the simple cheese was usually produced in cottages from any left-over milk after making butter.

Synonyms

curd cheese curds and whey Dutch cheese smearcase pot cheese farmer cheese quark mató ricotta tvorog

Derived words

cottage cheese ass
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