Manchego

American  

[mahn-chey-goh, man‐] / mɑnˈtʃeɪ goʊ, mæn‐ /

noun

1. a semihard, pale yellow or ivory-colored cheese made in Spain from sheep’s milk.

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Etymology

Origin of Manchego

First recorded in 1910–15; from Spanish (queso) manchego “(cheese) of La Mancha ( def. ) ”

Example Sentences

Sunday nights: an apartment overlooking the Pacific, Manchego and hummus, then down to the rec room for ping-pong.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Manchego is a personal favorite that shines in dessert contexts, and the same goes for aged gouda or even fontina.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

You can whip up a batch of Manchego cheese crackers for friends as you play, or cater a bigger dinner party with the Great Hall Rack of Lamb.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

From edam and Fontina to Manchego and taleggio, the world of cheese has so much to offer.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2023

Here, we’re doing as friends of mine in Spain do and topping each serving of pisto with an egg cooked in crispy, fried Manchego cheese.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022