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

For lunch, try Marseille’s iconic moitié-moitié: a pizza with one half covered in mozzarella and/or Emmental, and the other side doused in red sauce, anchovies, and black olives. —Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025

With the acidic marinara, zesty pesto, and little chunks of mozzarella, this hotdog hit all the markers of the tie-dye pie from Rubirosa. —Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025

It’s got loads of ripe spring veggies to love—including zucchini, peppers, and spinach—paired with goat cheese, mozzarella, and a tangy balsamic vinegar glaze. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025

There are many cheese snacks, including those made with cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Apr. 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