cottage cheese

NOUN

soft white cheese

Synonyms

WEAK

Dutch cheese curd cheese farm cheese farmer's cheese pot cheese smearcase sour-milk cheese

Example Sentences

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Alyssa Zarou, an insurance agent on Long Island, said TikTok videos encouraged her to incorporate cottage cheese, known for its high protein content, into her diet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Even a dairy-aisle staple like cottage cheese has been in short supply after TikTokers talked up its value as a protein source.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

Consumers are using cottage cheese to make everything from pancakes to smoothies, in addition to eating it straight out of the container.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

At the official song contest draw to decide the running order, international delegations are being treated to a Russian feast, including cottage cheese pancakes and gingerbread sporting the Intervision logo.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

They wait until she has a mouthful of cottage cheese.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson