queso

[key-soh]

noun

Informal.

1. chile con queso.

Word History and Origins

Origin of queso¹

First recorded in 1985–90; from Spanish: literally “cheese,” from Latin cāseus; cheese ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The brunch menu is extensive and playful: warm stuffed dates with goat cheese, romesco, bacon and black garlic aioli; Rooster & Waffles, the restaurant’s spirited take on the classic chicken-and-waffle; and a short rib skillet with crispy potatoes, peppers, onions, queso fresco and charred tomato-guajillo sauce.

From Salon

The food was OK, alas — a passable brisket burrito, chalky queso, insipid guacamole.

From Los Angeles Times

In Louisville, back when I was a public radio reporter spending my meager Derby winnings, a now-shuttered burrito joint near the track served something that was essentially nacho fries: queso, grilled meat, pico, sour cream.

From Salon

Mole, enchilada sauce, queso or salsa.

From Salon

Or push it into more ambitious territory: queso fresco, feta, fontina, aged gouda or a tangy blue — even a silky burrata torn over piping-hot fries, letting it ooze and mingle with everything else on the plate.

From Salon