Asiago

noun

Asi·​a·​go ˌä-zhē-ˈä-(ˌ)gō 

ˌä-sē,

-shē-

variants or less commonly asiago

: a cheese of Italian origin that is pungent, hard, yellow, and suitable for grating when aged and mild, semisoft, and whitish when fresh

Examples of Asiago in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine sour cream, the 1-1/2 cups Asiago cheese, the mayonnaise, cream cheese, mushrooms, and the 1 cup green onions. —Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Asiago, town in Italy

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above