queso

American  

[key-soh] / ˈkeɪ soʊ /

noun

Informal.

1. chile con queso.

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Etymology

Origin of queso

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

Example Sentences

Rice, chicken, tortilla chips and a little queso bring them back into the spotlight.

From Salon

If he had known his inbound plane was backed up, he would have reorganized his whole day—and he wouldn’t have been drowning his sorrows in queso.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is directly linked to less spending among people my age,” said Saia, who typically orders a bowl with white rice, chicken, queso and pico de gallo.

From The Wall Street Journal

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