cheesecloth

[ cheez-klawth, -kloth ]

/ ˈtʃizˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ /

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noun

a lightweight cotton fabric of open texture.

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Also called, especially British, butter muslin.

Origin of cheesecloth

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

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How to use cheesecloth in a sentence

Paper and cloth are cheap, what people are paying for is the story.
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Mixing meat and dairy is a kosher rule-breaker, so they switched the cheese for potatoes.
I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed|Emily Shire|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The figure enters the elevator and is then seen quickly leaving the mall, black cloth flapping behind it.
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Before serving, bake the cheese packages, combine the salad and vinaigrette, and serve.
The Barefoot Contessa’s Tasty Trip to Paris|Ina Garten|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Bake the goat cheese packages for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.
The Barefoot Contessa’s Tasty Trip to Paris|Ina Garten|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He thrust the Cardinal's mantle into it, and stood over the smouldering cloth, till the whole was consumed to ashes.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
Her eyes were not nearly as soft as they had been, while she picked up the hanging folds of pink cloth, and went on.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson
Great had been her indignation at the want of respect shown to the Reverend John Dodd's cloth.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Ramona had covered the box with white cloth, and the lace altar-cloth thrown over it fell in folds to the floor.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
Instead of a cloth, on each table was a sheet of fine glazed paper which had the appearance of oiled silk.
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British Dictionary definitions for cheesecloth

cheesecloth

/ (ˈtʃiːzˌklɒθ) /

noun

a loosely woven cotton cloth formerly used only for wrapping cheese

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