matzo ball

noun

: a small ball-shaped dumpling made from matzo meal

Examples of matzo ball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Gerson created the Mexican matzo ball soup, inspired by her grandmother’s very specific recipe (not too soft, very small, with a bite to it!) and served with avocado, lime, and chili. Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024 During Passover, Jewish families across South Florida will sit down to traditional Kosher foods such as gefilte fish, matzo ball soup and potato kugel. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024 Serve in your favorite soup, like turmeric vegetable matzo ball soup. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 Known for its classic delicatessen dishes, such as the pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2024 The special menu includes a green salad featuring arugula, baby spinach, radishes, endives, onions, poached peppers, avocado, cucumbers and grape tomatoes, matzo ball soup and braised fish with asparagus risotto and edamame puree. Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 The longtime deli, owned by Louis Weinstein, who died last summer, is known for its matzo ball soup and knish and many other menu items. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Feb. 2024 Your choice of soups are matzo ball and kimchi tomato. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023 While latkes and their applesauce and sour cream toppings (or ketchup, in my son’s case) are the number one food for most Hanukkah celebrants, matzo ball soup is a close second at any Jewish meal—and my husband loves it. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of matzo ball was in 1902

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“Matzo ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matzo%20ball. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

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