cheesecloth

[ cheez-klawth, -kloth ]

/ ˈtʃizˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ /

a lightweight cotton fabric of open texture.

Also called, especially British, butter muslin.

Origin of cheesecloth

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

If you find your pumpkin to have too much water after you cook the flesh, strain it in a sieve or cheesecloth.

Eat Your Halloween Pumpkin and Save the Planet! |Sarah Elton |October 31, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Fine-strain the mix through a cheesecloth or chinois strainer.

Lights, Camera, Cocktails |Brody Brown |September 23, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Let sit for one week, shaking daily; strain through a chinois or cheesecloth.

Lights, Camera, Cocktails |Brody Brown |July 29, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Strain through a chinois or cheesecloth and let stand to cool.

Lights, Camera, Cocktails |Brody Brown |July 29, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

Pour the entire contents of the pot into a piece of cheesecloth and let it strain for 10 minutes.

Ricotta Cheese Recipe: How to Make Your Own |Petrit Husenaj |March 15, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Fill the barrels not over two-thirds full, use a cotton plug or cheesecloth screen at the bung and keep at a warm temperature.

Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 |Various
Tie the asparagus stalks in bunches and put the bunches with all the tips standing one way on a piece of cheesecloth.

Every Step in Canning |Grace Viall Gray
After filling jelly glasses, set them at one side, and cover them all with a piece of cheesecloth, until the jelly becomes firm.

Foods and Household Management |Helen Kinne
Over this dress may be worn a deep girdle of cheesecloth of a solid color.

Patriotic Plays and Pageants for Young People |Constance D'Arcy Mackay
A washcloth can be made thus by weaving it of narrow pieces of cheesecloth.

Home Occupations for Boys and Girls |Bertha Johnston

cheesecloth

/ (ˈtʃiːzˌklɒθ) /

a loosely woven cotton cloth formerly used only for wrapping cheese