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

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The pizza features fresh mozzarella, garlic, natural casing pepperoni, marinated tomatoes, red onions, fresh Parmesan and basil. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024 Specials include dishes such as brisket nachos ($8) at MOTOR, wonton mozzarella sticks ($5) at Third Street Tavern, and tempura shallots ($5) at The Edison. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2024 The menu will highlight hearty brunch favorites like guava French Toast, fried chicken and biscuits with gravy, an Angus beef burger, and mac and cheese with mozzarella, black truffle, and more. Amanda Mesa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Sprinkle the Cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses over the top. 4. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024 Instead of the creamy queso Paraguaya that’s traditional in the recipe, for instance, many chefs and cooks substitute similar cheeses like mozzarella, Muenster and Monterey Jack. Christina Morales, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024 The Pepperoni Pizza 'Round is the company's take on a classic calzone and features signature tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and crispy pepperoni. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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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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