cheesecloth

[ cheez-klawth, -kloth ]

noun

1. a lightweight cotton fabric of open texture.

cheesecloth

/ ˈtʃiːzˌklɒθ /

noun

1. a loosely woven cotton cloth formerly used only for wrapping cheese

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheesecloth¹

First recorded in 1650–60; so called because first used to wrap cheese

Example Sentences

It involves soaking a large square of cheesecloth in a bowl full of an entire bottle of dry white wine with three sticks of melted unsalted butter.

From Seattle Times

Put limes and spices in a cheesecloth bag, and submerge in the pot with the wine; place over medium heat.

From Seattle Times

After four hours, strain with a mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

From Salon

Finally, remove the stock jelly from the refrigerator and push it through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth so that it forms uniform, grain-sized pieces, then combine with your raw meatball mixture.

From Salon

You’ll need to dampen the cheesecloth with brandy every few days.

From Washington Post