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Definition of gouda

gouda

/ˈɡuːdə/
gou · da
Plural:goudas
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gouda Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A mild, yellow or pale-cream cheese made from cow's milk, originally produced in the Netherlands.

Example

"She prepared a beautiful charcuterie board featuring smoked gouda, cured meats, and fresh grapes."

Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently capitalized as 'Gouda' in formal or culinary contexts to reflect its origin as a Dutch geographic name.

• Rhymes for gouda

• Nearby Words

gosling
gota
gothenburg
gouda
gouge
goulash
goulburn

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Gouda, a city in the South Holland province of the Netherlands, where the cheese was historically traded and sold at local markets.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gouda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gouda
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