queso

noun

que·​so ˈkā-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce queso (audio)
: a dipping sauce of melted cheese and chopped chili peppers : chili con queso
The author was never told in her Texas elementary school that if she ordered queso … or chalupas once she left home, she'd get only a plateful of disappointment.Pete Wells
The Mexican-inspired chain is offering free chips with guacamole or queso to customers who purchase their first order on its new smartphone app.Aric Jenkins

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The feast includes a dozen tamales served with charro beans, Mexican rice, salsas, queso and guacamole, black beans and white rice. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024 Starters such as lobster flatbread, crab queso and mozzarella sticks are included among the items discounted in the new promotion. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 The green chile queso, the Terra Signature Burger (topped with green chile and candied chile bacon), and the beef brisket tacos took center stage in my culinary journey at the resort. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024 Some restaurants and food chains might offer special promotions, discounts, or free queso on this day. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for queso 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Spanish, "cheese," going back to Latin cāseus — more at cheese entry 1

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of queso was in 1989

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“Queso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queso. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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