Asiago

noun

Asi·​a·​go ˌä-zhē-ˈä-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce Asiago (audio)
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

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The second roasting time crisps up the edges in toasty oil while melting the Asiago cheese on top. — Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025 Panera Bread has a buy-one-get-one-free deal on its Asiago Bagel Stacks. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026 Instead, this is Italian simplicity at its best — ham, Asiago and good bread. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026 As for the cheeses to feature in this recipe, Grana Padano, aged Asiago or Pecorino Romano are suitable alternatives to the punchy Parmesan. — Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Asiago

Word History

Etymology

Asiago, town in Italy

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Asiago was in 1918

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“Asiago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asiago. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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