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

Merrill and Anders Eisner co-founded Good Culture in 2015, believing they could make people view cottage cheese as a versatile, nutritious and high-protein offering.

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

That afternoon, I stomp up to the Jitney to pick up some fruit and cottage cheese for Mae Mobley.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett