queso
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of queso
First recorded in 1985–90; from Spanish: literally “cheese,” from Latin cāseus; see cheese 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Using the back of a spoon, mash some of the lentils directly in the skillet until the mixture lands somewhere between queso blanco and refried beans.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
The store’s carnicería offers marinated meats, and the cremería features queso fresco and cotija.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
“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 ● Nov. 3, 2025
The food was OK, alas — a passable brisket burrito, chalky queso, insipid guacamole.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2025
We split a massive pile of designer tortilla chips with spinach and queso, and everything’s sort of okay for a minute.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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