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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For a bouquet garni, wrap cinnamon, cloves, juniper berries, and bay leaves in cheesecloth. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024 Squeeze the cheesecloth to get all of the butter out. Tor Haugan, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 Strain butter mixture through 4 to 5 pieces of cheesecloth into a small bowl. Tor Haugan, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 Step 3 Cover the jar with the lid or multiple layers of cheesecloth secured with a rubber band and set aside at room temperature and out of direct sunlight to ferment until the liquid is very bubbly and the peppers are tangy, 3–5 days. Alex Testere, Saveur, 9 Oct. 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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cheesecloth

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

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