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Definition of cheesecloth

cheesecloth

/ˈtʃiːzˌklɔːθ/
cheese · cloth
Plural:cheesecloths
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cheesecloth Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A thin, loosely woven cotton gauze fabric, originally used for wrapping and pressing cheese curds and widely used in cooking for straining liquids or bundling herbs.

Example

"The chef lined the colander with a double layer of cheesecloth to strain the clear broth."

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• Nearby Words

cheesebox
cheeseburger
cheesecake
cheesecloth
cheesecurd
cheesed
cheeseless

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 17th century as a compound of 'cheese' and 'cloth', referring to the traditional use of the fabric for wrapping and pressing cheese curds to drain the whey.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheesecloth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheesecloth
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