goat cheese

noun

: any of various cheeses made from goat's milk

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Add the berries, cucumber, avocado, goat cheese, pepitas (if using), and more dressing to taste. Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026 While some consumers are experimenting with more decadent burger toppings such as truffle aioli, foie gras, goat cheese or caviar, the classics — cheese, lettuce, tomato, ketchup and onion — are still the most popular, as of a 2021 YouGov survey. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 The combination of tangy goat cheese with sweet fig preserves creates a popular and complementary flavor profile. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 Standout dishes included a Matangi eye fillet with goat cheese and olive tapenade and a charred leek agnolotti with a wild garlic and walnut puree. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for goat cheese

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goat cheese was before the 12th century

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“Goat cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goat%20cheese. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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