mozzarella

noun

moz·​za·​rel·​la ˌmät-sə-ˈre-lə How to pronounce mozzarella (audio)
: a moist white unsalted unripened cheese of mild flavor and a smooth rubbery texture

Examples of mozzarella in a Sentence

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There’s a [sandwich there called the Prosciutto], which is just prosciutto, basil, mozzarella and a little bit of balsamic drizzle. Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Or, toss up a pasta salad and throw in prosciutto, pepperoncini, mozzarella pearls, and cherry tomatoes. 7. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025 Opt for Mediterranean-style cheeses like feta, goat cheese, or fresh mozzarella, and pair with kalamata olives or cherry tomatoes for added flavor. Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025 Add cheeses and panko topping: Remove from heat; fold in 1 cup Cheddar or mozzarella. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mozzarella

Word History

Etymology

Italian, diminutive of mozza, a kind of cheese, from mozzare to cut off, from mozzo cut off, docked, from Vulgar Latin *mutius, alteration of Latin mutilus

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mozzarella was in 1911

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“Mozzarella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mozzarella. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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mozzarella

noun
moz·​za·​rel·​la ˌmät-sə-ˈrel-ə How to pronounce mozzarella (audio)
: a moist white rubbery mild-flavored cheese that is much used in Italian cooking

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