Gouda
Americannoun
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a city in the W Netherlands, NE of Rotterdam.
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a semisoft, cream-colored cheese made in Holland from whole or partly skimmed milk.
noun
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a town in the W Netherlands, in South Holland province: important medieval cloth trade; famous for its cheese. Pop: 72 000 (2003 est)
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a large round Dutch cheese, mild and similar in taste to Edam
Example Sentences
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It’s a job that requires a doctorate, a love of Gouda and the diplomacy of a hostage negotiator.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Employees put together a proposal for new mac-and-cheese products, including ones using premium cheeses like Gruyere, Gouda and Parmesan, and herbs and spices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
High-fat cheeses are defined as having more than 20% fat and include common types such as cheddar, Brie and Gouda.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2025
Aged cheeses include Parmesan, aged cheddars and Gouda.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2024
The Brethren also had an earlier press at Marienthal, near Mentz, and subsequently set up others at Rostock, Nuremberg, and Gouda.
From The Story of Books by Rawlings, Gertrude Burford
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