Monterey Jack

noun

: a semisoft whole-milk cheese with high moisture content

Examples of Monterey Jack in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Red bell peppers are filled with chicken sausage, diced tomatoes, couscous, and Monterey Jack cheese before being baked until tender and melty. — Martha Stewart, 24 July 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

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

Word History

Etymology

David Jack or Jacks †1907 California landowner

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Monterey Jack

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