cheesecloth

noun

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

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Strain through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth and set aside. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026 Fill the bag or cheesecloth with the spice, then tie it off with butcher's twine or another thin strip of cheesecloth. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026 Strain through a cheesecloth and add 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap. Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026 Martha’s cheesecloth-and-butter method delivers deeply golden skin, juicy meat, and pan drippings that practically make the gravy for you. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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cheesecloth

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

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