Monterey Jack

noun

: a semisoft whole-milk cheese with high moisture content

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For a cheesy bite with a kick, swap out the Monterey Jack with pepper Jack cheese. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 They’re further enhanced by the addition of cheddar, Parmesan, and Monterey Jack cheeses and chives. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026 At the time of this writing, HelloFresh offers Melty Monterey Jack Burgers, Pork Tostadas Supremas, Seared Chicken & Apple Spinach Salad, and more than a dozen extra items for the week. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026 The original Breakfast Bo-Rito features country-style sausage, eggs, Bo-Rounds, Monterey Jack cheese and sausage gravy wrapped in a flour tortilla. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Monterey Jack

Word History

Etymology

David Jack or Jacks †1907 California landowner

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Monterey Jack was in 1940

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