Monterey Jack

noun

: a semisoft whole-milk cheese with high moisture content

Examples of Monterey Jack in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Featuring one of the world’s hottest peppers, the sliced cheese is a blend of Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño, habanero, and Carolina Reaper peppers. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Note that in all but one of six options, Monterey Jack cheese is extra. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Jack Cheese and Smoky Chipotle Fondue Lots of Monterey Jack cheese goes into this creamy fondue, along with sour cream, chipotle peppers, and bacon. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026

For a cheesy bite with a kick, swap out the Monterey Jack with pepper Jack cheese. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

David Jack or Jacks †1907 California landowner

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Monterey Jack

• ammoniac
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• demoniac
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• bareback