pimento cheese

noun

: a Neufchâtel, process, cream, or occasionally cheddar cheese to which ground pimientos have been added

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And Jonathan’s pimento cheese foam — which Tom tried to warn him against the day before — was greasy and separated. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026 To round off the drink, don't forget to serve it with a pimento cheese or egg salad sandwich—two classic menu items that have been a staple of the Masters games for decades. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026 Some items haven't had their prices changed since 2002, including the egg salad and pimento cheese sandwiches, per USA Today. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 While pimento cheese sandwiches remain the star of the spread, Duke’s makes a strong case for elevating your outfit, too. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pimento cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pimento cheese was in 1910

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“Pimento cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimento%20cheese. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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