Monterey Jack

noun

: a semisoft whole-milk cheese with high moisture content

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Then add to the fluffy potatoes with salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and cilantro. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025 New Mac and Cheese Game Changer: Kraft Flavor Fusions Buffalo Ranch Monterey Jack The beloved combo of ranch and spicy, tangy Buffalo sauce meets mellow Monterey Jack in this shreddable block. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025 Colby Jack This cheese originated in America and combines Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses. Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024 Stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and then the sausage mixture. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025 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 27 Feb. 2025.

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