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monterey jack

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monterey jack Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A semi-hard American cheese made from cow's milk, characterized by its mild, slightly sweet flavor and excellent melting qualities.

Example

"She grated some Monterey Jack over the tortilla chips to make a quick plate of nachos."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Monterey, California, where it was originally produced by Franciscan friars in the 18th century, and David Jacks, a Scottish-American businessman who first commercialized and mass-marketed the cheese in the 1890s.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monterey jack. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monterey jack
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