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Definition of pepper jack

pepper jack

Plural:pepper jacks
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pepper jack Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A semisoft American cheese derived from Monterey Jack, typically flavored with spicy chili peppers, sweet peppers, and herbs.

Example

"She added a melted slice of pepper jack to her turkey burger for an extra kick of heat."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the United States as a flavored variant of Monterey Jack cheese, combining the word 'pepper' (referring to the added jalapeños or chili peppers) and 'jack'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pepper jack. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pepper jack
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