Manchego

American  

[mahn-chey-goh, man‐] / mɑnˈtʃeɪ goʊ, mæn‐ /

noun

1. a semihard, pale yellow or ivory-colored cheese made in Spain from sheep’s milk.

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Etymology

Origin of Manchego

First recorded in 1910–15; from Spanish (queso) manchego “(cheese) of La Mancha ( def. ) ”

Example Sentences

Sunday nights: an apartment overlooking the Pacific, Manchego and hummus, then down to the rec room for ping-pong.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

You can whip up a batch of Manchego cheese crackers for friends as you play, or cater a bigger dinner party with the Great Hall Rack of Lamb.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

"I know you're not using that expensive cheese on some eggs," my wife said sniffing it out like a little Manchego addict.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2023

The kind of wine guy who wears cardigans year-round and gets a little too excited during cheese conversations, "Is that Manchego I detect?"

From Salon • May 8, 2023

Here, we’re doing as friends of mine in Spain do and topping each serving of pisto with an egg cooked in crispy, fried Manchego cheese.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022