cheesecloth

American  

[cheez-klawth, -kloth] / ˈtʃizˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ /

noun

1. a lightweight cotton fabric of open texture.

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cheesecloth British  

/ ˈtʃiːzˌklɒθ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cheesecloth

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

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Example Sentences

When asked how to keep a Thanksgiving turkey juicy while cooking, Stewart pointed to her Turkey 101 recipe, which uses cheesecloth or parchment paper to keep the meat moist.

From Salon

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