cheesecloth

noun

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

Examples of cheesecloth in a Sentence

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The method entails draping a cheesecloth soaked in butter and wine over the bird to keep it moist but also to protect the skin from the direct heat of the oven. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 Wrap the cake in cheesecloth, then in plastic wrap, and store it in a cool, dark place such as a cupboard. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024 Strain each mixture with a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, and set aside to cool. Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024 The woman's use of a cheesecloth for cooking her turkey has been praised by users on TikTok. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cheesecloth 

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 18 Jan. 2025.

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cheesecloth

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

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