World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesqueso cottage
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈke.so koˈta.xe/
"El queso cottage es muy popular entre los deportistas."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A soft, white, lumpy dairy product made from the curds of pasteurized cow's milk with a mild flavor.
"She mixed cottage cheese with fresh berries for a healthy morning snack." - 2
Colloquial shorthand or descriptive term for dimpled subcutaneous fat deposits, typically on the thighs and hips (cellulite).
"Rigorous toning exercises can help reduce the appearance of cottage cheese on thighs."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'cottage', originating from Old French and Germanic roots denoting a small house, with 'cheese', derived from Old English 'cīese' (from Latin 'caseus'). It was originally coined in the 19th century to describe a simple, mild-flavored soft cheese traditionally made in small cottages from leftover sour milk.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Cottage cheese"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Cottage cheese" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
fromage cottage
Transliteration: /fʁɔ.maʒ kɔ.taʒ/
"Il aime tartiner du fromage cottage sur son pain."
Körniger Frischkäse
Transliteration: /ˈkœʁnɪɡɐ ˈfʁɪʃˌkɛːzə/
"Körniger Frischkäse ist reich an Proteinen."
fiocchi di latte
Transliteration: /ˈfjɔk.ki di ˈlat.te/
"I fiocchi di latte sono perfetti per una dieta leggera."
queso cottage
Transliteration: /ˈke.so koˈta.xe/
"El queso cottage es muy popular entre los deportistas."
queijo cottage
Transliteration: /ˈkej.ʒu ˈkɔ.taʒ/
"Adiciono queijo cottage na minha salada."
कॉटेज चीज़
Transliteration: kotij chiz
"नाश्ते में कॉटेज चीज़ खाना सेहत के लिए अच्छा है।"
cottage乳酪
Transliteration: cottage rǔlào
"这种cottage乳酪低脂且高蛋白。"
코티지 치즈
Transliteration: kotiji chijeu
"샐러드에 코티지 치즈를 곁들여 먹었다."
カッテージチーズ
Transliteration: kattēji chīzu
"朝食にカッテージチーズを食べました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsTo question someone thoroughly about a completed mission, project, or undertaking.
A document or electronic record issued by a carrier or shipping company confirming that goods have been received and dispatched for transport to a specified destination.
Apt to shoot without sufficient provocation or before fully assessing a situation.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Cottage cheese"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.