mozzarella

noun

moz·​za·​rel·​la ˌmät-sə-ˈre-lə 

: a moist white unsalted unripened cheese of mild flavor and a smooth rubbery texture

Examples of mozzarella in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup grated mozzarella and return to the oven until golden brown and bubbling on the surface, about 20 minutes. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025

Now, even their mom's beloved pupusas with mozzarella cheese are absent. —Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025

The cheese mix was a solid balance of mozzarella to cover it and burrata and ricotta to add variety to each bite. —Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025

The Spicy Spring, the brand’s top seller, with fra diavolo sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella and pecorino Romano, will be available, as will The Vegan with sweet marinara sauce, vegan cheese, basil and extra virgin olive oil. —Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025

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

Rhymes for mozzarella

• arabella
• bartonella
• bordetella
• cinderella
• citronella
• columella
• isabella
• klebsiella
• legionella
• pasteurella
• salmonella
• trichinella

Kids Definition

mozzarella

noun

moz·​za·​rel·​la ˌmät-sə-ˈrel-ə 

: a moist white rubbery mild-flavored cheese that is much used in Italian cooking