Monterey
Definition
A historic coastal city in California known for its marine biology research, tourism, and as the former capital of Alta California.
A style of jack cheese, typically mild and creamy, originally produced in the Monterey region.
Used in some institutional contexts to represent high-profile locations associated with historical scandal, such as the Naval Postgraduate School's academic integrity controversies.
Examples
I told the waiter I wanted a simple salad, but he covered it in so much shredded Monterey Jack that I now have a dairy-induced commitment to remain seated for the next four hours.
Trying to navigate the academic integrity department at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey feels a bit like trying to solve a crime scene investigation where the suspects are the ones writing the report.
We visited the aquarium to see the jellyfish, but spent most of the day trying to figure out which historic building hadn't been linked to a cover-up yet.
Despite the diocese's best efforts to keep things quiet, the news coming out of Monterey regarding legal woes is currently louder than the local jazz festival.