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

This pizza is made with signature tikka sauce, masala paneer, diced mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, crisp red onions, juicy tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, ginger and green chilies. —Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024

But also don’t skip on the street food section of the menu, which features a number of creative yet more casual dishes: think Wagyu beef quesadillas, bao buns, and bite-sized croque monsieurs with ham and mozzarella cheese. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024

Layer cheese ravioli, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese for a skillet casserole that is ready in 30 minutes. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024

Barney’s Beanery serves classic bar food like wings and mozzarella sticks, burgers and nachos. —Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024

Think bowls stuffed full of organic leafy greens, buffalo burgers, mozzarella salads and pizzas. —Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024

Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, $5.49 Who doesn’t love ooey-gooey stretchy mozzarella? —Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024

Catalano’s smells like mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and various meats and can get quite hot inside. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024

In a medium bowl stir together cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, crab meat, green onions, powdered sugar, salt, and garlic powder until combined. —Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024

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

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