cheesecloth

noun

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

Examples of cheesecloth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bamboo steamer baskets allow for steaming multiple ingredients with one pot or wok, and they can be lined with parchment paper, cheesecloth and edible leaves. Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Tools Cookware and utensils reserved only for dyeing (stainless steel or enamel are good choices), stirring spoons, a strainer, kitchen thermometer, food-grade bucket, and cheesecloth or mesh drawstring bags. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024 Cicada Safari, a website created by Mount St. Joseph University, says people can wrap the branches with cheesecloth to keep cicadas away. TIME, 19 Jan. 2024 Strain, and discard solids: Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter; discard solids. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2023 Wrap the cake in cheesecloth, then in plastic wrap, and store it in a cool, dark place such as a cupboard (not the refrigerator). Ronni Lundy, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2023 Once the potatoes are shredded, the liquid must be pressed out of them using either a strainer or a cheesecloth. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023 After four weeks, use a cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve to strain the bitters; discard the herbs. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023 Remove from heat and carefully strain through a cheesecloth or fine strainer. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cheesecloth

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

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