Monterey
Monterey (adj) means describing a building style influenced by early Spanish-Californian architecture, typically with a low-pitched roof and a long, roofed balcony on the upper floor. Example: “The old ranch house was built in Monterey style, with its wide upstairs porch shaded by the roofline.”
How to use Monterey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to describe furniture or houses built in the old Spanish-Californian ranch style.
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The old ranch house was built in _____ style, with its wide upstairs porch shaded by the roofline.
Etymology
From the Californian city Monterey, itself borrowed from Spanish Monterrey ("mountain of the king"), from monte ("mountain") + rey ("king").
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What does “Monterey” mean?
The word “Monterey” means describing a building style influenced by early Spanish-Californian architecture, typically with a low-pitched roof and a long, roofed balcony on the upper floor. In plain terms, used to describe furniture or houses built in the old Spanish-Californian ranch style.
How do you pronounce “Monterey”?
“Monterey” is pronounced mon-tuh-RAY (/ˈmɑnəˌɹeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Monterey” in a sentence?
Here is “Monterey” used in a sentence: “The old ranch house was built in Monterey style, with its wide upstairs porch shaded by the roofline.”
What part of speech is “Monterey”?
“Monterey” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Monterey” come from?
The word “Monterey” comes from Spanish. From the Californian city Monterey, itself borrowed from Spanish Monterrey ("mountain of the king"), from monte ("mountain") + rey ("king").
Is “Monterey” a common word?
“Monterey” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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