Monterey Jack

noun

: a semisoft whole-milk cheese with high moisture content

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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 Add a kick to your sandwiches and burgers with slices of Monterey Jack cheese that are dotted with habanero and jalapeño peppers. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026 It's flavored with bold Mexican flavors, like juicy tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 Pork sausage, eggs, corn tortillas, Monterey Jack, and salsa verde layer up in the slow cooker and do their thing overnight. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 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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“Monterey Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Monterey%20Jack. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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