cheesecloth

noun

cheese·​cloth ˈchēz-ˌklȯth How to pronounce cheesecloth (audio)
: a very lightweight unsized cotton gauze

Examples of cheesecloth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Strain juice through cheesecloth; do not squeeze cheesecloth or jelly may be cloudy. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024 Line a colander with a double layer of 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth; place over a large bowl. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheesecloth 

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Word History

Etymology

from its use in the making of cheese

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheesecloth was in the 14th century

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“Cheesecloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheesecloth. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

cheesecloth

noun
cheese·​cloth -ˌklȯth How to pronounce cheesecloth (audio)
: a thin loosely woven cotton cloth

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