Gouda

noun

Gou·​da ˈgü-də How to pronounce Gouda (audio)
: a mild cheese of Dutch origin that is similar to Edam but contains more fat

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The end result is a cheesy blend of sweet, tender onions and browned bits of smoke Gouda and mild Cheddar. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 Holmes uses curry powder and a specific blend of five cheeses that includes pepper Jack, Gouda and Parmesan. Get the recipe. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024 Combine the cream cheese and Gouda in a medium bowl with a little salt; mash until combined. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024 Available in either Premium Smoked Gouda or Premium White Cheddar and Black Pepper flavors, both dishes are made with gourmet shell pasta in delicious cheese sauce. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Gouda 

Word History

Etymology

Gouda, Netherlands

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gouda was in 1885

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“Gouda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gouda. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

Geographical Definition

Gouda

geographical name

Gou·​da ˈgau̇-də How to pronounce Gouda (audio)
ˈgü-,
ˈḵau̇-
commune in the southwestern part of the Netherlands northeast of Rotterdam and famous for its cheese (Gouda) population 71,688

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